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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive pay
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Equal opportunity employer

Job Description

Avolta, a leading operator in the hospitality and retail sectors within airport locations, including well-known brands like Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, and Hudson, is committed to providing exceptional service and culinary experiences to travelers. The company operates in high-traffic, dynamic environments such as Jersey Gardens Mall, ensuring that each guest receives quality food and excellent service during their visits. As a reputable employer in the food service industry, Avolta values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, embracing applicants from all backgrounds and emphasizing compliance with anti-discrimination laws. With a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, the company offers a vibrant workplace... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
  • Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience
  • Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry
  • Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents
  • Requires ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds
  • Requires ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform job functions
  • Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions
  • Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates
  • Frequently works in hot environment

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience
  • Work experience in high volume and casual dining restaurant environment preferred
  • Knowledge of food preparation techniques related to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry
  • Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents
  • Comfortable conversing with customers
  • Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to bend, twist, and stand for extended periods
  • Knowledge of HACCP standards and food safety practices

Job Duties

  • Follow recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items including soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products
  • Taste products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records to plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
  • Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment
  • Practice excellent food safety and sanitation practices and comply with HACCP standards
  • Operate a variety of kitchen equipment, measure and mix ingredients, wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables
  • Stock, date, rotate, and check temperature of products
  • Communicate ticket times and potential problems to managers and servers as necessary

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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