Employee Dining Room Cook 1

Milwaukee, WI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.15 - $1.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

employee discount

Professional development opportunities

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Our company is a dynamic establishment operating within the hospitality and food service industry, dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences to our guests and team members alike. Known for our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we foster a fast-paced, high energy environment where superior food production and outstanding service are paramount. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards and continually strive to uphold our mission, vision, and values through integrity, ethical practices, and professionalism. As an Employee Dining Room Cook 1, you will play a crucial role in our culinary team, working diligently to prepare and present food items that meet our quality standards and contribute to an exceptional dining experience for our guests. This position requires flexibility to work various shifts and offers an hourly wage starting at 16.15 per hour.

As an Employee Dining Room Cook 1, you will be responsible for performing a range of food preparation and cooking duties that include washing, peeling, and cutting ingredients, preparing salads and cold foods, and engaging in fry, stock, and batch cooking processes. You will assemble and finalize the presentation of completed dishes while maintaining strict adherence to safety and sanitation protocols. This role demands proficiency in using and cleaning kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, and knives safely, ensuring a sanitary and organized kitchen environment. Collaboration with other culinary team members and stewards is essential in maintaining inventory rotation and storage. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to advance your culinary skills by learning more advanced cooking techniques and assisting other team members. Opening and closing kitchen duties will also be part of your responsibilities, along with working in different kitchen venues as needed to support business operations and personal knowledge growth.

This role emphasizes compliance with departmental internal controls, policies, procedures, and regulations. The ideal candidate is dedicated, professional, and exhibits a high level of integrity while prioritizing guest satisfaction. Working in this demanding environment requires physical stamina, an ability to work irregular hours including late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays, and a commitment to personal and professional development, including achieving ServSafe certification within 90 days and completing a Culinary Academy within 12 months. If you are passionate about culinary arts and seeking a supportive workplace that values integrity and guest service, this position offers a rewarding career opportunity within a reputable hospitality establishment.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
3 to 6 months of related cooking experience preferred
Ability to achieve ServSafe certification within 90 days
Ability to complete Culinary Academy within 12 months
Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information
Professional interaction with customers and team members
Flexibility to work irregular hours extended shifts late nights early mornings weekends and holidays
Ability to talk hear stand sit walk climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl and move freely throughout the property for prolonged periods
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods in a physically demanding fast paced environment
Regular use of hands to handle feel objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms
Ability to operate a personal computer
Ability to lift carry push pull or move objects up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance
Use of personal protective equipment as required
Vision abilities including close color distance peripheral depth perception and adjustment focus

Job Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
3 to 6 months of related cooking experience are preferred
Ability to successfully achieve ServSafe certification within 90 days
Ability to successfully complete Culinary Academy within 12 months
Ability to maintain discretion in handling confidential information
Ability to interact with customers and team members professionally
Ability to work irregular hours and extended shifts including late nights early mornings weekends and holidays

Job Duties

Perform basic to intermediate food preparation and cooking duties including washing peeling cutting and measuring ingredients for use preparing salads and cold foods and fry stock and batch cooking
Assemble garnish and finalize presentation of completed dishes
Use and clean kitchen surfaces equipment and utensils including but not limited to ovens grills fryers broilers and knives safely
Maintain a safe sanitary and organized working environment working closely with stewards at all times
Assist in storing and rotating all inventories
Learn to perform more advanced kitchen and cooking duties and assist other members of the culinary team
Perform opening and closing duties as needed
Work at other kitchens venues as assigned based on business needs and to gain knowledge
Perform job duties in full compliance with departmental internal controls policies procedures and regulations
Perform other duties as assigned