COOK (FULL TIME)

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• 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. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• 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 and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Aids in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Aids in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

About the Role

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location: Wayne State College - 1111 Main Street, Wayne, NE 68787. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview. Requirement: Prior cooking and food handling experience is preferred. Perks: Willing to train, meal provided on shift, and benefits!

Requirements

• Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits.

Skills

• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare food items according to standardized recipes and instructions.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Ability to report needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents.
• Ability to attend in-service and safety meetings.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Ability to perform job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to ensure proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Ability to commit to personal safety and that of others.
• Ability to abide by all Company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Pay

$16.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour.

Schedule

Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Qualifications

• Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits.

Skills

• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare food items according to standardized recipes and instructions.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Ability to report needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents.
• Ability to attend in-service and safety meetings.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Ability to perform job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to ensure proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Ability to commit to personal safety and that of others.
• Ability to abide by all Company policies and procedures.

About the Role

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location: Wayne State College - 1111 Main Street, Wayne, NE 68787. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview. Requirement: Prior cooking and food handling experience is preferred. Perks: Willing to train, meal provided on shift, and benefits!

Requirements

• Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits.

Skills

• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare food items according to standardized recipes and instructions.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Ability to report needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents.
• Ability to attend in-service and safety meetings.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Ability to perform job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to ensure proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Ability to commit to personal safety and that of others.
• Ability to abide by all Company policies and procedures.

Disclaimer

This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.