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COOK

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Bon Appetit Management Company is a leading foodservice provider that operates over 1,000 cafés across the United States for corporations, universities, museums, and a selection of public restaurants. The company has established itself as an industry leader in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, prioritizing sustainable seafood, cage-free eggs, and fresh, local ingredients. Bon Appetit emphasizes cooking everything from scratch, ensuring high-quality, flavorful meals made with integrity and care. The company is committed to creating inclusive, equitable work environments that celebrate diversity of thought and experience, recognizing that this is a key driver of their success.

The current full-time Cook posit... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous cooking experience preferred, especially in breakfast and grill cooking
  • Ability to work full-time from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Ability to handle kitchen equipment safely
  • Ability to wear required protective gear such as cut gloves and slip-resistant shoes
  • Willingness to learn and attend safety meetings
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

  • Previous breakfast and grill cooking experience preferred
  • Ability to follow standardized recipes and maintain food quality
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to workplace safety and cleanliness
  • Ability to work a full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, early morning hours
  • Basic math skills for portion control and measuring
  • Ability to abide by company policies and procedures

Job Duties

  • Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules
  • Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
  • Uses established ticket collection procedures during service
  • Responsible for records from area worked during service periods
  • Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
  • Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
  • Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat
  • Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards
  • Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
  • Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required
  • Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required
  • Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately
  • Attends in-service and safety meetings
  • Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers
  • Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures
  • follows HACCP standards
  • Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others
  • Abides by all company policies and procedures including but not limited to the use of medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer
  • the use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables
  • the use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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