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Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.80 - $31.20
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee meal discounts
Training and development programs
Employee wellness programs

Job Description

This opportunity is with a well-established culinary operation, offering a professional environment focused on high-quality food production and culinary excellence. The company operates in the food service industry and specializes in preparing a variety of meals for customers with varying dietary needs and tastes. It is committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, preparation, and presentation, and it seeks to deliver exceptional dining experiences in hotel, restaurant, or high-end institutional settings.

The role offered is that of a seasoned Food Production Cook, responsible for preparing food according to predetermined recipes and production sheets to ensure both quality and ... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent knowledge
  • Minimum 3 years of food production experience in hotel, restaurant or institutional setting
  • Ability to measure and mix ingredients accurately
  • Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices
  • Physical ability to stand, walk, reach, squat, bend, twist, kneel and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to work in an environment with food odors, mechanical and chemical hazards
  • Must obtain ServSafe Food Handler certification within 1 year

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent knowledge
  • Typically requires 3 years of experience in food production in a hotel, restaurant or high-end institutional environment
  • Ability to measure and scale amounts of ingredients used in a recipe
  • Familiarity with diet restrictions and ability to adapt recipes accordingly
  • Proficient time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • ServSafe Food Handler certification or ability to obtain within 1 year

Job Duties

  • Reviews production sheets and recipes to ensure quality and quantity needed for items to prepare
  • Prepares food on daily production report according to established guidelines
  • Maintains time and production records
  • Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe
  • Uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment including blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces and casseroles
  • Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meat, fish, vegetables and other foods per recipes
  • Carves and slices meats and cheese
  • Garnishes, displays and serves food items according to standards and recipes
  • Ensures proper storage and rotation of inventories in refrigerators and freezers
  • Monitors food temperatures and utilizes established procedures to ensure safe food handling techniques and prevent bacteria contamination
  • Follows department standards for safe food handling, storage and sanitation
  • Maintains temperature logs for production areas per department standards
  • Monitors accurate portioning and promotes food waste control
  • Prepares in small batches to help control waste and cost
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
  • Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development and assesses data to identify patient’s age-specific nutritional requirements

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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