Cook
Modern Maturity Center•Dover, DE
•$19•Onsite
About The Position
As a Cook at Modern Maturity Center, your primary responsibility will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes to the highest standards. You will work closely with the Head Cook and the kitchen team to ensure all meals are prepared and served on time. Your attention to detail and ability to follow recipes will be crucial in maintaining the quality and consistency of our menu. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area and adhering to all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Requirements
- Experience working in a high-volume kitchen
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Use equipment and materials properly
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- One-year certificate from college or technical school; or 3-6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe certification preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Reads menu and recipes to prepare food; estimates food requirements and procures food from storage.
- Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles
- Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles
- Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
- Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking
- Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and taking temperature
- Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders
- Cuts, trims, and bones meat before cooking
- Adheres to health, sanitary and safety regulations
- Ensures maintenance of a clean and sanitary kitchen
- Maintain food inventories as needed
- Ensures that serving lines have adequate supplies of food
- Receives and stores food and supplies
Benefits
- healthcare benefits
- paid sick leave
- paid vacation leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
