Cook

Culinesse•Mechanicsburg, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Culinesse, LLC is looking for a Cook to join our team! This is a full-time position for a hands-on, innovative leader with hospitality and high-volume catering experience. The Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special/catered events. This is a highly collaborative position that requires the ability to balance multiple tasks, prioritize, work with diverse constituencies, and address competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions, to monitor or assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying.
Must comply with any dress code requirements.
Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.

Nice To Haves

Two to three (2-3) years’ experience as a Cook or related culinary position is preferred.
Experience with high volume catering services.
Ability to influence and embrace change by initiating creative solutions.

Responsibilities

Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special/catered events.
Present food using proper plate presentation techniques.
Coordinate completion of menu items with server.
Prepare work checklist and organize work stations for each shift.
Check and maintain coolers and storage areas for cleanliness, quantity and quality of food.
Requisition of food with necessary approvals according to policy.
Take proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment.
Work in a team-oriented environment and under demanding conditions.
Help train or offer direction to apprentice or extern chefs.
Prepare stocks, soups, cold soups, sauces, bisques or mayonnaise for serving.
Prepare and cook meat, poultry, fish and seafood.
Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.