COOK HELPER (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The Cook Helper learns to assist with preparing and cooking a variety of food items while developing the skills needed to become a qualified cook. The position maintains food safety and sanitation standards in preparation and kitchen areas. It is based at Monroe College in New Rochelle, New York. The full-time schedule varies by day and hour, with morning hours available; additional details are provided during the interview. Prior cook experience is required. The role involves preparing food according to production records and standardized recipes, helping with food procurement and ingredient preparation, and using kitchen equipment under guidance. The Cook Helper maintains work areas and equipment, follows sanitation and safety practices, interacts courteously with customers and coworkers, and follows service, inventory, and cash-control procedures.
Requirements
- Prior cook experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Learn to read menus to estimate food requirements and order food from suppliers or procure it from storage.
- Prepare and cook food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.
- Learn to adjust temperature controls on 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 seasoning as instructed.
- Test food by tasting, smelling, and 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 work areas and equipment and 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 an auto and home program
- Medical insurance for full-time associates
- Dental insurance for full-time associates
- Vision insurance for full-time associates
- Life insurance and accidental death coverage for full-time associates
- Disability insurance for full-time associates
- Commuter benefits for full-time associates
- Employee assistance program for full-time associates
- Flexible spending accounts for full-time associates
- 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
