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Gourmet Garage

Gourmet - Cook (Village NYC) Salary Range $16.50 - $18.00/hr

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $18.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
overtime pay
Employee Discounts
training programs
Retirement Plan

Job Description

This job opportunity is presented by a well-established food service department within a retail environment, commonly affiliated with a grocery store or supermarket setting that prioritizes customer satisfaction through high-quality food preparation and service. The company operates a well-organized food service section staffed by trained professionals headed by a Store Head Chef. As part of their commitment to excellence, the company ensures that all team members operate in a clean, safe, and inviting atmosphere that upholds local and federal sanitation and health regulations. The food service department specializes in preparing a variety of delicious culinary offerings such as salads, sandwiches,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language
  • Ability to perform basic math
  • Ability to use cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
  • Ability and knowledge of various cooking procedures
  • Ability to follow all sanitation procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
  • Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift
  • Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs, and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures
  • Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences
  • Ability to tolerate dust and chemical agents during routine housekeeping duties
  • Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others
  • Ability to operate all equipment customarily used by the Food Service Department and other equipment as may be required
  • Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies

Job Qualifications

  • Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment
  • Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards
  • Keep floor clear of debris and spills
  • Greet all customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service
  • Promote any current charitable promotions to customers
  • Maintain acceptable shelf, case and display conditions by stocking, cleaning, straightening and rotating product
  • Prepare product including salads, sandwiches, chicken, pizza, and pasta, entrees, catering orders etc., according to recipe and established company standards
  • Check to ensure that proper temperatures are maintained in display cases, steam tables, during heating and cooling of product and in all storage areas
  • Follow approved procedures for receiving and storing product to ensure quality protection and product rotation
  • Handle damaged and unsaleable product according to company policy
  • Maintain signage on all items to alert customers to product choices and ingredients
  • Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department
  • Report any equipment problems immediately
  • Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations
  • Perform all duties in accordance with company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations
  • Operate equipment including slicer, scale, can opener, wrapping machine, rotisserie, fryolator, cheese grater/cutter, case cutter, and stove/oven
  • Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, and price marking, arranging, and restocking products
  • Dress and groom according to company policy including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements
  • Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food
  • Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate equipment and merchandise that weighs 25 lbs and occasionally weights up to 60 lbs
  • Unload trucks and transport merchandise that weighs 25 lbs and occasionally 60 lbs
  • Stand in Food Service Department for the duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day
  • Understand and adhere to company shrink guidelines as relates to Food Service operations
  • Perform duties in accordance with company&apos
  • s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer&apos
  • s label instructions for safe and proper use of all chemical products
  • Complete all applicable department training programs
  • Maintain punctual and regular attendance
  • Work overtime as assigned
  • Work cooperatively with others
  • Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-los, power jacks, and slicing machines
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Duties

  • Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment
  • Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards
  • Keep floor clear of debris and spills
  • Greet all customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service
  • Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to customers
  • Maintain acceptable shelf, case and display conditions by stocking, cleaning, straightening and rotating product
  • Prepare product including salads, sandwiches, chicken, pizza, and pasta, entrees, catering orders etc. according to recipe and established company standards

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

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