Job Overview

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
meal provided
flexible schedule

Job Description

Our esteemed culinary establishment is dedicated to delivering exceptional food experiences by adhering to the highest standards of food preparation and hygiene. We pride ourselves on maintaining a clean, efficient, and professional kitchen environment where quality, safety, and customer satisfaction are paramount. With state-of-the-art kitchen equipment and a team-oriented atmosphere, we ensure that each dish served meets our rigorous standards of excellence. Our commitment extends to not only the freshness and taste of the food but also the responsible management of supplies and equipment to prevent waste and maintain cost-effectiveness. The role we offer is key to sustaining this mission by preparing and directing the preparation of food in compliance with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards.

The Cook plays a critical role in our kitchen operations by overseeing and engaging in the preparation of food items following established production procedures and strict food safety protocols. This full-time position requires a dedicated professional responsible for managing the quantity and quality of food and supplies, ensuring timely availability, and preserving food excellence during service hours. The role involves setting up the steam table, proper food serving for various settings including tray lines and dining rooms, monitoring food temperatures, and maintaining meticulous production records daily. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in standard recipes, special diet orders, and proper food handling techniques, ensuring all culinary outputs meet health and safety standards. With no supervisory responsibilities, the position focuses on collaboration, flexibility, and effective stress management skills within a dynamic kitchen environment. The physical demands include the ability to lift items up to 50 pounds, operate kitchen equipment like ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and more, while maintaining safety and sanitation throughout the shift. This role is essential for supporting our commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced food service environment, and offers the opportunity to be part of a vibrant and professional culinary team.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience in food preparation or a kitchen environment preferred
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to follow recipes and special diet orders accurately
  • Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and portion control
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility and effective stress management skills
  • Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds
  • Manual dexterity and good auditory and visual skills
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • Commitment to maintaining personal hygiene and health standards

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience in food preparation or a kitchen environment preferred
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to follow recipes and special diet orders accurately
  • Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and portion control
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities
  • Capability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing production schedules

Job Duties

  • Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems
  • Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems
  • Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation
  • Sets steam table
  • serves or ensures proper serving of food for tray line or dining room
  • Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards
  • Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques
  • Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item
  • Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor
  • Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders
  • Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved
  • Apportions food for serving
  • Maintains daily production records
  • Keeps work area neat and clean at all times
  • cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation
  • Completes food temperature checks before service

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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