Cook III

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 food quality during preparation.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Monitor and adjust appliance temperatures as needed.
• Break down and set up work stations as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach overhead and below the knees, bend, twist, pull, and stoop.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Follows all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Reports maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
• Completes safety training and certifications.
• Ensures uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Protects company assets.
• Speaks with others using clear and professional language.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others.
• Supports team to reach common goals.
• Listens and responds appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensures adherence to quality expectations and standards.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and food preparation guidelines.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment operation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee discounts.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

$18 - $20 per hour based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling options.