Production Kitchen Cook 3

Milwaukee, WI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $19.55 - $1.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career Development

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Our company operates a fast-paced, high-energy culinary environment where quality and guest satisfaction are the top priorities. As a well-established entity in the food service industry, we are committed to delivering superior food products consistently. We maintain high standards in both the quality of our food and the level of service provided to every guest, ensuring an exceptional dining experience. Our team is dedicated to fostering a professional and ethical workplace, aligning with our mission, vision, and values that emphasize integrity and excellence.

The Production Kitchen Cook 3 role is a critical position that demands advanced culinary skills and a strong commitment to maintaining food quality standards. Starting at $19.55 per hour, this role requires flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet business needs and ensure smooth kitchen operations. As a Production Kitchen Cook 3, you will perform intermediate to advanced food preparation and cooking duties, such as grilling, steaming, and roasting food items. In addition to cooking, you will work in various kitchen sections like the butcher shop, cook/chill area, and garde manger, gaining valuable experience and knowledge.

This role involves maintaining a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment, working closely with kitchen stewards. You will also be responsible for using and cleaning kitchen surfaces and equipment safely, including ovens, grills, fryers, broilers, and knives. Assisting with opening and closing duties, training team members, and managing inventory by storing and rotating supplies are essential components of this job. The position encourages cross-training by working in different kitchen venues to support advanced food preparation and promote professional growth.

Compliance with departmental internal controls, policies, procedures, and regulations is mandatory to maintain operational integrity and safety standards. The role demands physical endurance and the ability to work in environments with varying temperatures and noise levels, including exposure to kitchen equipment and allergens. This job offers a unique opportunity to apply advanced culinary skills in a supportive environment that values teamwork, dedication, and the continuous pursuit of quality and guest satisfaction. We invite passionate culinary professionals eager to contribute to a thriving kitchen team to apply for this exciting position.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent preferred
one year of related experience required
ability to achieve ServSafe certification within 90 days
ability to complete Culinary Academy within 12 months
ability to work irregular hours and extended shifts including late nights early mornings weekends and holidays
physical ability to perform tasks requiring prolonged standing walking climbing stooping kneeling crouching and lifting up to 50 pounds
ability to maintain discretion and interact professionally with guests and team members

Job Qualifications

advanced cooking skills
high school diploma or equivalent preferred
one year of related experience
ability to achieve ServSafe certification within 90 days
ability to complete Culinary Academy within 12 months
basic math skills including adding subtracting multiplying dividing and counting using whole numbers and fractions
discretion in handling confidential information
ability to interact with guests and team members professionally
ability to work irregular hours and extended shifts including late nights early mornings weekends and holidays
physical ability to talk hear stand walk climb balance stoop kneel crouch and move for prolonged periods
ability to use hands to handle objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms
ability to lift or move objects up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
specific vision abilities including close color distance peripheral depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Job Duties

perform intermediate to advanced food preparation and cooking duties including grilling steaming and roasting foods and working in the butcher shop cook chill area and garde manger
use and clean kitchen surfaces equipment and utensils safely including ovens grills fryers broilers and knives
maintain a safe sanitary and organized working environment working closely with stewards at all times
assist in training other members of the culinary team
assist in storing and rotating all inventories as needed
perform opening and closing duties as needed
work in different venues kitchens as assigned based on business needs to gain knowledge and assist with advanced food preparation
perform job duties in full compliance with departmental internal controls policies procedures and regulations
perform other duties as assigned