Third Cook

What You'll Do

• Prepares, cooks, and presents a variety of menu items in accordance with established recipes, production schedules, quality standards, and food safety requirements.
• Uses a variety of cooking methods and commercial kitchen equipment to produce food in support of daily dining operations.
• Maintains assigned production stations, ensuring food is prepared and served in a timely manner, and maintains high standards of food quality, sanitation, and customer service.
• Assists with food preparation, service, station setup and breakdown, and other kitchen-related duties as assigned.
• Follows all food safety and sanitation procedures, maintains a clean and organized work area, and accurately completes required production and temperature logs.
• Provides courteous and professional service while contributing to a positive dining experience.
• Demonstrates the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing business needs, and perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.

What We're Looking For

• Basic Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of food preparation or commercial kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate commercial foodservice equipment or learn equipment operation through on-the-job training.
• Demonstrated knife skills and knowledge of basic culinary techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate Degree or Certificate in Culinary Arts.
• ServSafe Food Handler or ServSafe Manager Certification.
• Experience in high-volume institutional, university, hotel, restaurant, healthcare, or catering foodservice operations.
• Experience using commercial food production equipment.

Pay

The pay rate for this position is $28.16 / hour.