Cook Helper

Wage: $18.42 per hour

Schedule

Varies, full time, 8-hour shifts

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, salads, meats, bread, and desserts as instructed, ensuring appetizing and eye-appealing meals
• Prepare meats for cooking by washing, trimming, boning, cutting, cubing, or forming into patties or loaves
• Cook or bake items requiring minimum preparation
• Replenish napkin dispensers, plate racks, silverware racks, salt and pepper shakers, and condiments
• Make coffee, tea, and other beverages; set up cafeteria lines and serve meals
• Assist in the storage and inventory of supplies; transfer food ingredients from storage to cooking area
• Clean food service area, tables, and kitchen equipment and appliances
• Maintain kitchen equipment in orderly, workable condition
• Ensure the work area is safe, clean, and sanitary at all times

Requirements

• Preferred: 6 months of food service experience or completion of a culinary training program
• Valid Food Handler’s permit required in the state of California or ability to obtain within 30 days

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