Cafe Cook

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace•Livonia, MI

6h•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Nino Salvaggio is hiring a Cook in the Cafe at its Livonia location. The role prepares and cooks cafe foods according to company recipes, operates cooking equipment, maintains food quality and safe temperatures, and helps keep equipment and work areas clean and sanitary. The cook follows company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, reports safety or equipment concerns to management, handles damaged or spoiled products according to company guidelines, and may assist with training associates. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

One year of cooking experience is preferred.
Reliable transportation is required.
Knowledge of quality standards, varieties, and preparation methods for products and food products available in the department.
Ability to work with department products and equipment, including ovens, grills, stoves, knives, and slicers.
Must be at least 18 years old to use slicers.
Ability to work in extreme cold and wet and/or humid conditions.
Ability to stand and/or walk for periods of 8 or more hours.
Ability to regularly bend, lift, and/or move 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
One year of cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook pastas, sandwiches, sides, salads, and other foods according to company recipes.
Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and griddles.
Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
Bake, roast, broil, and grill meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
Regulate ovens, broilers, grills, and panini presses to ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperatures.
Observe and test foods to determine whether they are sufficiently cooked and meet quality standards.
Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, work areas, food preparation areas, and work surfaces to ensure cleanliness, functional operation, and safe, sanitary food handling.
Operate authorized equipment according to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Handle damaged or spoiled products according to company guidelines and assist in controlling damaged goods.
Comply with safety and sanitation policies and procedures in the employee handbook, postings, and manuals.
Notify management immediately of safety or equipment issues or violations.
Assist in training associates when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.