Assistant Cook $24.50/Hr + Weekly Pay (Nassau County)

gategroup•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. An Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Head Cook in preparing and cooking various food items according to the recipes.

Requirements

2 years in the related field
Recipe conversion experience is required to accommodate the kitchen’s daily production needs.
Experience with maintaining temperature logs for all food items prepared.
Must be able to read and write to complete required forms
Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Comply with company policies
Complete required paperwork
Handle various food products such as seafood, beef, pork, poultry, fruits, and vegetables.
Handle knives and kitchen tools properly.
Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise.
Will work with cleaning solutions, people-safe chemicals and related equipment to thoroughly clean and sanitize food service equipment and facilities.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds.
Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.
Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares fish, beef, pork, poultry and other food products including vegetables and starches for the cook
Observes and enforces strict requirements with regards to food safety.
Follow directions.
Works as a member of a team.
Additional responsibilities may be added as deemed necessary.
Provides leadership, coaching, training and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
Communicates to higher level manager frequently on production progress or concerns (staffing, shortages, delivery system, etc.)
Monitors compliance and safety rule adherence at the work stations
Maintains the flow of equipment and food at work stations
Assists the Supervisor or Manager in running the shift