Cook 1

Mount Vernon, NY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Temporary

Hourly

Internship

Consulting

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $20.25 - $20.55

Benefits

competitive hourly wage

Opportunity for career growth

Supportive team environment

ongoing training and development

Compliance with industry food safety standards

Dynamic workplace atmosphere

employee recognition programs

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a major institutional food service provider specializing in mass meal preparation and service. This company is dedicated to delivering high-quality meals efficiently to large groups, typically serving between 200 to 800 meals per meal service. The environment is fast-paced and requires a high level of skill and professionalism to maintain the standards and expectations of the institution it supports. This establishment prides itself on its commitment to food safety, sanitation, and excellent customer service, ensuring that every meal meets the nutritional and taste requirements set forth by its clients and regulatory bodies.

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Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age at time of pre employment screening
must be willing to participate in the company's pre employment screening process including drug screen and background investigation and meet company standards
certificate in food handling or sanitation methods or ServSafe certified preferred
experienced in customer service
demonstrated history of related food service experience
prior cook experience within a fast paced or high volume environment
ability to prepare and cook to order foods requiring short preparation time
ability to read food orders or receive verbal instructions on food required by patron and prepare and cook food accordingly
ability to perform progressive cooking
may lift and carry up to 50 lbs
stands and moves within the kitchen for 6 to 8 hours excluding breaks
some bending and squatting required

Job Qualifications

Certified in food handling or sanitation methods, or ServSafe certified preferred
experienced in customer service
demonstrated history of related food service experience
prior cook experience within a fast paced or high volume environment
ability to prepare and cook to order foods requiring short preparation time
ability to read food orders or receive verbal instructions and follow through precisely
good working knowledge of food preparation
familiarity with kitchen equipment such as knives, forks, measuring utensils, pots and pans
ability to perform progressive cooking
strong work ethics

Job Duties

Prepares and cooks to order foods requiring short preparation time
reads food order or receives verbal instructions on food required by patron and prepares and cooks food according to instructions
replenish the serving line
performs fast food cooking and grill cooking duties in preparing food items to be served to customers
provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times
follows basic recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs
operates kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables, and trim and cut meat, poultry or fish
tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records to plan production and requisition supplies
may select recipes per menu cycle, prepare bakery items, receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies, and prepare meals for special diets
cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment following company and regulatory procedures
sets steam tables and ensures proper food serving
cleans area of responsibility practicing "clean as you go"
performs progressive cooking

Job Location

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