Cook

Key Responsibilities

• Cooks prepare food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures.
• The Cook ensures quality food service is provided at all times.
• Prepares and serves high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and dietary needs.
• Follows daily production sheets using outlined standards, accurate portioning and correct temperature.
• Tastes all prepared food items to confirm correct flavoring and ensures attractive presentation.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators, freezers and storerooms clean and neat.
• Ensures food and supply items are stored and labeled per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Limits, dates and properly stores all food items.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Follows HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, residents and guests.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Understanding of the following cooking methods: sauté, grill, sear, pan fry, poach, braise, steam, blanch, broil, roast and meat and seafood fabrication.
• Safe knife handling.
• Prior commercial kitchen experience required.
• Able to complete ServSafe Certification.
• Must have Maricopa County Food Handlers Card.

Team Member Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• 401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network.
• Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Salary

$18.50 - $20.43 per hour