Cook

Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $16.00 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Uniform allowance

meal benefits

Health Insurance

Job Description

The company is a reputable dining establishment known for its commitment to quality, cleanliness, and excellent customer service in the food industry. Operating in a dynamic and fast-paced restaurant environment, this establishment prides itself on serving a diverse menu that features a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other fresh ingredients. Dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences, the restaurant follows strict sanitation and safety protocols, with keen attention to detail in food preparation and presentation. Employees are valued for their dedication to maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace and for their ability to work efficiently in collaboration with kitchen... Show More

Job Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

Job Qualifications

A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

Job Duties

Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
Demonstrates a proficiency of knowledge in all sanitation and safety procedures as laid out in sanitation manual as well as following said procedures consistently
Maintains a presentable appearance by working in a clean uniform and maintaining proper personal hygiene procedures
Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period and restocks line stations and refrigerators/freezers at shift change
Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including lines, tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating
Completes opening and closing checklists
Refers to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties
Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to Kitchen Manager
Informs Kitchen Manager immediately of product shortages
Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
Opens/Closes the kitchen properly and follows the opening/closing checklist for kitchen stations
Assists others in opening/closing the kitchen
Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
Washes and sanitizes dishes and all items used in food preparation and cooking
Maintains all kitchen logs, including temperature, waste, fryer oil
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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