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 yesterdays 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 required;
• 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;
• Volume production and batch cooking is a must;
• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills with proven track record in providing excellent guest service;
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions, written recipes and instructions for menu items;
• Knowledge of the Foodservice menu system, knowledge of the GFS ordering system and the ability to order using the GFS computer ordering system;
• Proactive team player, flexible with strong organizational skills;
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to adapt to change in a positive manner;
• Overtime required, flexible work schedule at times.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required;
• 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;
• Volume production and batch cooking is a must;
• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills with proven track record in providing excellent guest service;
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions, written recipes and instructions for menu items;
• Knowledge of the Foodservice menu system, knowledge of the GFS ordering system and the ability to order using the GFS computer ordering system;
• Proactive team player, flexible with strong organizational skills;
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to adapt to change in a positive manner;
• Overtime required, flexible work schedule at times.

Skills

• Self-motivated;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to adapt to change in a positive manner;

Benefits

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

Pay

Compensation range is determined based on job grade and location.

Schedule

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