COOK III (CATERING) (PART TIME)

Compass Group • Redmond, WA

114d • $29

About The Position

Eurest is hiring immediately for part time COOK III (CATERING) positions located at Microsoft in Redmond, WA. The position involves assisting in the preparation and cooking of various food items while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. The schedule is part-time, Monday through Friday, with varying hours. Previous culinary and catering experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Previous culinary and catering or events experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements.
• Orders food from supplier or procures it from storage.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.
• Learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles.
• Helps measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods under guidance.
• Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others.
• Tests food by tasting, smelling and piercing to determine that it is cooked.
• Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, and adds gravies, sauces and garnishes to fill orders as directed.
• Washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables.
• Butchers chicken, fish and shellfish as directed.
• Bakes bread, rolls, cakes and pastry as course of instruction permits.
• Maintains work area and equipment.
• Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner.
• Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Meal plan
• Free on site parking
• Free Orca card
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods