Cook I

About the Role

The Cook prepares and presents high-quality meals, grab-and-go items, and daily café offerings for employees and guests in a corporate office environment. This position ensures food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to established recipes and quality standards while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and café menu items according to recipes, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Assist with food preparation including chopping, portioning, assembling, and packaging food items.
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and served in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and temperature controls.
• Set up and break down kitchen stations for daily operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to management.
• Receive and properly store food deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, workstations, storage areas, and service lines.
• Minimize food waste through proper production planning and portion control.
• Assist with catering orders, meetings, and special events as needed.
• Work collaboratively with café staff to provide excellent service to employees, guests, and visitors.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and operational guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience in a restaurant, café, corporate dining, hospitality, healthcare, or similar food service environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, food safety practices, and kitchen equipment.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Allergen Awareness Training Certification preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to food quality, customer service, and workplace safety.

Skills

• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to prepare a variety of menu items consistently and efficiently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Customer-focused mindset and professional demeanor.
• Ability to successfully complete all company-required food safety and sanitation training.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work safely around hot equipment, sharp tools, and commercial kitchen machinery.

Work Environment

Corporate office café or food service operation. Fast-paced kitchen environment with exposure to heat, steam, and cooking equipment. Typically operates during weekday business hours, with occasional support for special events or catering functions.

Benefits

• Career growth with potential for future promotional pathways.
• Work-life balance: no nights, no weekends, no holidays.
• Annual Shoe Credit through Shoes for Crews.
• Company Paid Holidays.
• 2 raises per year (based on company and individual performance).
• $1,000.00 to $500.00 Employee Referral Bonus (no limit to number of employee referrals).
• Payout of unused sick time at the end of every year.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit.
• 401k with matching.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wisely Pay Card – get paid up to 2 days ahead of time.
• Discount on event spaces and catering.
• Full-time only benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions available.