Cook/Baker (SC)
About The Position
The Cook/Baker is responsible for independently operating and managing an assigned food service station during the evening shift. The role includes preparing and replenishing food, maintaining proper temperatures and presentation, serving guests, keeping the station clean and stocked, and completing daily closing duties. The Showcase Station Cook/Attendant prepares, cooks, presents, and serves food items offered at the showcase station. This includes preparing customized bowls and other menu items to order, following recipes and presentation standards, maintaining food quality and portion control, and consistently following food safety requirements. The role also includes bakery preparation using scratch and convenience methods, and using a pastry bag for cake and dessert decorating to support menus and special events. Hallmark Management Service is an onsite food service management company providing residential dining, catering, and retail operations at some locations. Its dining program features made-from-scratch and made-to-order meals, including salads, soups, sandwiches, hot entrees, sides, accompaniments, and homemade desserts. The company describes its values as being honest, hardworking, hospitable, and hungry to achieve great things together.
Requirements
- Complete a background check.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand and walk constantly.
- Culinary knowledge and technique, including bakery preparation.
- Ability to use a pastry bag for cake and dessert decorating.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook food items required for daily showcase station service.
- Prepare bakery items using scratch and convenience methods as required.
- Set up, stock, and maintain the showcase station before and throughout meal service.
- Prepare bowls, plates, and other menu items according to guests’ requests.
- Provide friendly, professional service to guests.
- Maintain portion control and consistent food quality and presentation.
- Monitor food temperatures and complete required food safety logs.
- Follow food handling, storage, labeling, and product rotation procedures.
- Keep cooking and serving areas clean, organized, and sanitary throughout the shift.
- Monitor inventory and communicate food and supply needs to management.
- Break down and clean the station at the end of service.
- Follow established recipes, departmental procedures, and food safety requirements.
- Use a pastry bag for cake and dessert decorating for menu and special event requirements.
- Taste food items to ensure they meet company standards.
- Accurately complete production records.
- Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines in the commercial production kitchen.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Annual opportunities for merit increases
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Free meal while working
- Free nonskid shoes
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
