Cook

About the role

This position is responsible for preparing all food items according to prep sheets and standardized recipes with speed and consistency of quality at Devon Seafood + Steak, a comfortably upscale and refined restaurant offering globally sourced seafood, premium steaks, an award-winning wine list, and handcrafted cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Preparing all food items according to prep sheets and standardized recipes with speed and consistency of quality*
• Cooking, plating, garnishing, and expediting food*
• Maintaining communication with front of house staff to ensure timely service to the guests*
• Using safe food handling procedures*
• Helping to develop daily specials
• Assisting with training
• Ensuring that all work areas remain clean and organized*
• Ensuring that all food products are stored properly*
• Assisting Kitchen Manager with maintaining accurate inventory levels
• Completing other duties as assigned

*Essential functions of this job.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Minimum two years industry experience as a Cook
• Ability to exhibit proper food handling procedures in accordance with Pennsylvania regulations and obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days
• Ability to maintain certification as a Certified Trainer and/or obtain certification within 90 days
• Flexible schedule required with availability for any shift, including days, evenings, split shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Must meet a minimum of 1950 hours annually (37.5 hours average per week)
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods of time and ability to lift at least 40 pounds
• Proper footwear must be provided by employee

Skills

• Average to above-average knife skills
• Sound decision-making (no disciplinary actions in the past 6 months)
• Ability to follow and troubleshoot recipes/menu items with little or no difficulty
• Ability to efficiently set up and maintain workstation
• Ability to demonstrate the outlet style of cuisine through food tasting and preparation
• Ability to handle average amounts of prep work
• Ability to work all stations with little or no difficulty and minimal assistance
• Ability to work with a positive, supportive attitude, skill, speed, and cleanliness

Benefits

• FREE admission to Hersheypark
• Employee discounts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after hire
• 401K Contribution
• Paid time off