Cook

Kenosha, WI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $20.80 - $31.20

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

meal discounts

employee training

Uniform allowance

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a reputable culinary operation, potentially situated within a hotel, restaurant, or a high-end institutional environment, that prioritizes quality food production and service. With a longstanding dedication to culinary excellence, this company maintains stringent standards for food preparation, handling, and presentation, ensuring customers receive meals that meet both taste and safety expectations. The company culture supports professional growth, emphasizes safe food handling, and values precision in culinary processes. Currently, the company is seeking a skilled Food Production Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role is instrumental in the daily preparation and production of menu items,... Show More

Job Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent knowledge
Typically requires 3 years of experience in food production in settings such as a hotel, restaurant or high end institutional environment
ServSafe Food Handler certification issued by the National Restaurant Association needs to be obtained within 1 year
Familiarity with diet restrictions and ability to adapt recipes accordingly
Ability to measure and scale amounts of ingredients used in a recipe
Proficient time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills

Job Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent knowledge
Typically requires 3 years of experience in food production in settings such as 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

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/cost
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
Assesses data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets appropriate information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs
Provides care as described in the department's policies and procedures

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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