Harbor House Cook V

The Boca Raton • Boca Raton, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The ideal candidate must possess basic knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking and accepted standards of sanitation. They should be knowledgeable in operating all kitchen equipment, such as stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, and kettles. Basic mathematical skills are necessary for understanding recipes, measurements, and portion sizes. The ability to read and write English is required for reading recipes and communicating with team members. Sufficient manual dexterity is needed to use kitchen equipment like knives, spoons, spatulas, and tongs. The role requires the ability to perform duties in confined spaces and within extreme temperature ranges. In addition to essential functions, supportive functions may include general/routine cleaning tasks, keeping floors dry and clean, and performing other duties as requested to ensure a safe working environment. Essential job duties include supplying assigned workstations with products and equipment, preparing prep work for soups, sauces, salads, vegetables, and breakfast, and properly storing food in refrigerated boxes with covers, labels, and dates to prevent waste and spoilage. Maintaining a clean work area at all times is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking.
• Basic knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, and portion sizes.
• Ability to read and write English language to read recipes and communicate with other team members.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slices, etc.
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• High school diploma required.
• Minimum two to three years cooking experience in a hotel/restaurant environment required.
• Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, as well as reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supplying assigned workstation with all needed products and culinary equipment for prompt production
• Preparing all the prep work for soups, sauces, salads, vegetables, and breakfast
• Storing all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels and dates, using the proper containers to protect against waste and spoilage
• Maintaining area in a clean condition at all times
• Perform general/routine cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by your supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Keep floors dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up slips, etc., to ensure safe working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED