CATERING COOK (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The Catering Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, while ensuring quality food service. This role prepares and presents food according to standardized recipes, portioning and temperature standards, and production, delivery, and service schedules. The cook maintains safe food-handling practices, follows HACCP standards, and keeps the kitchen, refrigerators, and storerooms clean and organized. The position is based at Applied Materials in Santa Clara, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some weekends if needed; hours may vary. Previous experience is preferred but not required, and training is available.
Requirements
- Previous experience is preferred but not required; the employer is willing to train.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, ensuring correct portions, food temperatures, and attractive, tasty presentation; taste prepared food items.
- Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the work area during service periods.
- Clean the kitchen after preparation and service; store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, and store food and supplies according to standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
- Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
- Immediately report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor.
- Attend in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
- Work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment; demonstrate commitment to personal and others' safety.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Follow company policies and procedures, including use of medium-weight cut gloves when handling specified knives and tools or cleaning a slicer; use of appropriate gloves when handling hot pans; and use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical insurance (full-time positions)
- Dental insurance (full-time positions)
- Vision insurance (full-time positions)
- Life Insurance/AD (full-time positions)
- Disability Insurance (full-time positions)
- Commuter Benefits (full-time positions)
- Employee Assistance Program (full-time positions)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (full-time positions)
- Potential eligibility for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
