Cook
About Savory: Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence. At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do: PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, we’re passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, our vendors, and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals who will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.
About The Role
We are seeking a Cook to join the Savory team. Our ideal candidate will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our client partners with a focus on order fulfillment, quality control, presentation and plating, and delivering high-end final products while maintaining a high standard of hygiene and safety in accordance with the Department of Health and Savory standards. This role is a key addition to our growing team.
Responsibilities
- Execute daily prep list as prepared by executive and sous chefs
- Maintain an organized and clean workspace: label and stock all ingredients, wash dishes, sanitize surfaces, garbage removal
- Prepare all necessary items for service: measure ingredients and seasonings; wash and chop vegetables as specified; cut meat; etc.
- Undertake basic cooking duties: reduce sauces, parboil food, prepare simple salads, sandwiches, or entrees as required
- Compliance with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
- Other kitchen duties to support the culinary team as assigned
Requirements
- At least two years experience as a prep or line cook in a restaurant or catering entity
- Knowledge and understanding of health and safety in a kitchen environment
- Skill and manual dexterity with cutting tools and kitchen utensils
- Comfort with different knife cuts
- Ability to function in a high-volume, bulk production environment
- You are a team player with a warm personality and honest values
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and holidays as required
- DOH Food