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 opening is with a dynamic operations-focused company specializing in culinary services. The establishment prides itself on delivering high-quality food experiences to its customers, maintaining stringent standards in food preparation and service. As a part of the company's commitment to excellence, it employs skilled culinary professionals dedicated to the art of cooking and the seamless execution of kitchen operations. The company runs a structured operations department, emphasizing teamwork, food safety, quality control, and customer satisfaction. The employment type for this position is non-exempt, offering an hourly pay rate of $21.10, with eligibility for overtime and overnight differentials, which underscores... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Ability to use hands and fingers dexterously
  • Ability to communicate verbally
  • Ability to hear
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms
  • Ability to climb, balance, taste and smell
  • Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl occasionally
  • Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to see with close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
  • Must comply with kitchen safety rules and hygiene policies
  • Must be willing to attend scheduled meetings and trainings
  • Must follow the kitchen closing checklist and timely food safety logs

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
  • Know and comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
  • Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
  • Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment
  • Clean/wash utensils, pots, pans, and remove kitchen waste/trash
  • Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sauteing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating
  • Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
  • Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
  • Assist in the receiving of products and stock/replenish items correctly as needed
  • Record temperature of food items, equipment and storage products on appropriate logs
  • Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
  • Assists others in closing the kitchen
  • Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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