Cook Helper (Full Time)
About The Position
The Cook Helper learns to assist with preparing and cooking a variety of food items before being considered a qualified, skilled cook. The role maintains food safety and sanitation standards in food preparation and kitchen areas, follows company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures, and interacts with customers and coworkers courteously and efficiently. The position is at Monroe College in New Rochelle, New York. Full-time schedule; days and hours may vary, with morning hours available. Prior cook experience is required. Pay is $19.75 to $40.00 per hour. Because the role serves an educational facility, work may be reduced or temporarily unavailable during school breaks; the associate may be asked to work year-round or at another location depending on business needs.
Requirements
- Prior cook experience is required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Learn to read menus and estimate food requirements.
- Order food from suppliers or retrieve it from storage.
- Prepare and cook food according to company production records and standardized recipes.
- Learn to adjust temperature controls for ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
- Measure and mix ingredients using recipes, kitchen utensils, and equipment.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods under guidance.
- Add seasonings under the instruction of others.
- Test food by tasting, smelling, or piercing it to determine whether it is cooked.
- Carve meat, portion food onto serving plates, and add gravies, sauces, and garnishes as directed.
- Wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables.
- Butcher chicken, fish, and shellfish as directed.
- Bake bread, rolls, cakes, and pastries as permitted by the course of instruction.
- Maintain the work area and equipment.
- Follow sanitation and safety principles when handling food and equipment.
- Interact with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner.
- Ensure compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunities for training and development
- 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 a choice auto and home program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
- Instapay through the One @Work app
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
