Areas Hospitality USA

Wok Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.10
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
401k Retirement Plan

Job Description

This job opportunity is with a company operating within the foodservice and hospitality industry, specifically focusing on efficient and high-quality kitchen operations. It is crafted for a vibrant and dynamic environment that values culinary precision and customer satisfaction. The company is centered around delivering excellence in food preparation, combining both traditional and modern cooking techniques to provide flavorful and visually appealing dishes to its clientele. Its reputation is built on maintaining high standards of food safety, quality control, and customer service.

The role advertised is that of a Wok Cook within the Operations Department. This position reports directly t... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • a minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
  • ability to read, write, and understand English
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
  • willingness to follow safety and sanitation guidelines

Job Qualifications

  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
  • verbal and written communication is essential, able to read, speak and understand the English language in order to read kitchen tickets, recipes, safety and OSHA compliance and training, etc
  • ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items
  • good teamwork approach to daily tasks

Job Duties

  • Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
  • assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served
  • knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
  • stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
  • portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
  • maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment
  • cleans/washes utensils, pots, pans, and removes kitchen waste/trash
  • prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sauteing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating
  • follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
  • assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
  • assists in the receiving of products and stock/replenish items correctly as needed
  • records temperature of food items, equipment and storage products on appropriate logs
  • closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations
  • assists others in closing the kitchen
  • attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
  • performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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