Line Cook (SAS Cafeteria) Full Benefits, 3 weeks PTO

About the role

Tired of the long days and nights and weekend grinds of restaurant work? Think a Monday–Friday job is out of the question? The Food Services team is looking for a Food Service Technician who is a well-skilled and creative culinarian with grill experience and versatile talents. This individual will primarily prepare and expedite made-to-order offerings at the Grill Station of The Atrium Café, a corporate café serving lunch to about 600 SAS employees a day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or expedite grill orders during lunch service.
• Create and plan menu items and specials for the grill and input them into the SAS Food Services online menu planner.
• Compute amounts and prepare orders for food and supplies required for the grill station.
• Follow all health and safety regulations in the preparation, storage, and cleanup of food and café areas.
• Store all foods in an orderly fashion in the proper environment.
• Operate and maintain food service equipment, including charbroiler, flat top, fryer, slicer, panini press, combi-ovens, and tilt braiser; report repairs and maintenance needs.
• Serve food on the entrée line as necessary and assist in other areas of preparation (entrée, starch, deli, soup, salad bar, or vegetable preparation).
• Assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed.
• Use a computer to stay informed about company news and policies.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with food preparation in the grill station area of responsibility.
• Basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Thorough knowledge of operation of quantity food service equipment such as mixer, dish machine, oven, slicer, food processor, and cooking principles.
• Ability to work in hot kitchen environments or with hot water; ability to stand at a work table or serving line up to seven hours per day.
• Advanced food preparation skills, first-rate knife skills, cooking at correct temperature, and presenting finished dishes in an attractive manner.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn computer applications specific to departmental needs.
• Formal coursework preferred, depending on area of assignment.
• ServSafe or equivalent certification.
• Good organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include:
  • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
  • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan; pharmacy services with free prescription shipping.
• Industry-leading 401k plan.
• Tuition Assistance Program and development resources.
• Generous time away including vacation, paid holidays, and a U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave, and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.