Cook - Corporate Catering (M-F 5:30am to 2:00pm)

About the role

As a member of the Foodservice Team, your responsibilities include being a good team member and taking initiative to assist others to ensure excellent guest service.

Responsibilities

• Set up sanitizing and cleaning bucket, wipe down work space;
• Prepare steam table diagram, pull out yesterday’s cart and decide what can be done with leftovers;
• Start with preparing the soup, next begin to prepare whatever item takes the longest to cook, then continue with the remaining foods;
• Store in cooler until ready to cook for service;
• Maintain food as it is cooking and prepare side items;
• Check with catering and the breakfast cook if they need anything;
• Work with Grill cook to ensure they are okay with the special for the day;
• Prepare for set up of the steam table for lunch and setting up display section;
• Continue to set line and make sure all is out on time;
• If there is catering, make sure you have that, check with grill cook, salad area, and Deli area to ensure they are all set;
• Pre-Service - make sure everyone is aware of the portion size and what is in the product and how it was prepared;
• Help out with serving; be available to our guests to ensure any questions are answered;
• Prepare for next day: Place GFS Order;

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Four years cooking experience with some knowledge of menu development;
• Culinary certification preferred;
• Sanitation certificate preferred;
• Knowledge of volume production and batch cooking;
• Cooking experience with knowledge of how to prepare eggs, sauces, casseroles and sandwiches;
• Versatility in working in a fast-paced environment, ability to adapt to change in a positive manner;
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment;

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills with proven track record in providing excellent guest service;
• Proactive team player, flexible with strong organizational skills;
• Willing to work in any other job duties that may be assigned;

Skills

• Knowledge of the Foodservice menu system;
• Knowledge of the GFS ordering system and the ability to order using the GFS computer ordering system;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to adapt to change in a positive manner;
• Ability to work overtime required, flexible work schedule at times;

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick);
• Medical/dental/vision insurance;
• 401(k) plan;

Pay

Compensation range is determined based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location.

Schedule

Working hours are 5:30AM - 2:30PM CST, with occasional weekend shift.