Part-Time Cook I (Market Place)

About the role

Ensures superior food preparation and presentation. Prioritizes cooking to fill food orders and plating in a quick, timely and accurate manner while keeping a safe, secure, and clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks and seasons all food; produces menu items to standards in a quick and efficient manner.
• Prepares items such as but not limited to salads, appetizers, beef, poultry, seafood, etc.
• Effectively and efficiently prepares food in fry cook broiler and garde manger.
• Controls food production in all work areas including proper cooking methods, proper cooking times and temperature.
• Adheres to kitchen maintenance and sanitation programs.
• Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Perform other duties as assigned traditionally performed by Cook I.

Qualifications

• 6‑months prior experience as a cook or cook’s helper.
• Required local health department sanitation certificate/food handler’s card.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to provide own tools.
• Must possess good customer service and communication skills.

Skills

• Preferred previous working knowledge of point of sales system.
• Must be able to work inside a kitchen and on a fry line during most of shift.
• Must be able to work and maneuver in a close or small kitchen/working environment during entire shift.
• Must be able to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to use proper team lifting and carrying techniques.
• Must possess coordination and dexterity to use kitchen utensils such as knives, spatulas, food tongs, etc.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, push, and pull when rotating stock and cleaning work area.
• Must be able to operate the following kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, broilers, and other utensils in preparing the food orders.
• Must be able to work in areas containing secondhand smoke, dust, loud noises and bright lights.