Cook II

About the role

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

Responsibilities

• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Ensure correct temperature of appliances and food.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Monitor food quality while preparing food.
• Set-up and break down work station.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
• Complete safety training and certifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.

Qualifications

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.

Skills

Clear and professional language skills. Ability to follow recipes and quality standards. Attention to detail. Physical stamina for standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and pushing/pulling.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling options.