Cook - CBU

Redlands, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.00 - $20.00

Benefits

medical benefits

sick pay

Vacation Time

Discounted meals

Career growth opportunities

Flexible Hours

Job Description

Provider Contract Food Service has been a trusted name in culinary and hospitality services for over 18 years. Specializing in delivering exceptional food service experiences, they operate at various locations including a notable presence at California Baptist University in Riverside, CA. This organization prides itself on its commitment to quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction. With a strong history of excellence and a reputation built on reliability and professionalism, Provider Contract Food Service continues to set industry standards in both food preparation and service environments. They focus on fostering team collaboration and ensuring the highest sanitation and safety standards, making them a preferred employer in the food service sector.

Currently, Provider Contract Food Service is looking to expand its Food Service Team by hiring a Cook for their Cal Baptist University location. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where culinary skills and attention to detail are paramount. The Cook will be responsible for preparing food items according to standard recipes and menu specifications, ensuring that every dish served meets the company’s quality and presentation standards. The position demands strict adherence to health, sanitation, and safety guidelines while efficiently utilizing kitchen equipment and ingredients to reduce waste and control costs.

Working as a Cook with Provider Contract Food Service not only means engaging in the preparation of a wide variety of dishes but also involves working collaboratively with staff to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment. The role requires proficiency in various cooking techniques such as braising, sautéing, broiling, and poaching, and the ability to operate diverse kitchen tools including slicers, mixers, steamers, and ovens. The Cook will also be responsible for maintaining product rotation and labeling to ensure food safety and freshness.

This position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $17.00 to $20.00, reflecting the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Full-time team members are eligible for medical benefits, sick pay, vacation time, and meal discounts. Provider Contract Food Service also supports flexible work hours and career growth opportunities within the company, making this role ideal for those who are passionate about food and hospitality and are looking to develop their culinary career in a supportive environment. As an E-Verify employer, the company ensures a compliant and inclusive recruitment process, fostering a diverse and skilled workforce devoted to excellence.

Job Requirements

Minimum one years experience as a Cook in a high-volume restaurant environment
ability to demonstrate basic knife skills
ability to identify pan types and knife types
knowledge of sanitary practices
reading and math skills for recipes and measurement
ability to stand on a hard surface for entire shift
ability to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures
must possess effective communication and organizational skills
must be able to successfully pass applicable auditions or skill testing

Job Qualifications

Minimum one years experience as a Cook in a high-volume restaurant environment
ability to demonstrate basic knife skills
ability to identify pan types and knife types
demonstrated proficiency in braising, sautéing, broiling, and poaching
demonstrated proficiency in using a slicer, mixer, robot coupe, tongs, chefs knife, bread knife, paring knife, steel, high heat spatula, turner, and whisk
knowledge of sanitary practices
working knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques
possession of the basic tools to perform the job duties of a Cook
reading and math skills for recipes and measurement
ability to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures
must possess effective communication and organizational skills
ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
must be able to successfully pass applicable auditions or skill testing

Job Duties

Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product
exhibit knowledge, understanding, and application of various cooking techniques
ability to work with small, delicate, and sensitive equipment (knives) requiring fine finger dexterity
exhibit preparation and knowledge of base sauces, stocks, and soups
actively participate with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble food
demonstrate ability to work in line in different locations
operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and flat top
maintain a solid knowledge of all food products
perform all assigned side-work to include replenishing/restocking work station with supplies
adhere to control procedure for food costs and quality
rotate all products on the first-in, first-out philosophy
properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
check station before, during, and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness
abide by all health codes and hand washing guidelines and encourage team members to do the same
fully observe all safety procedures
strive for picture perfect plate presentation
perform other duties as assigned by management