Cook Deli Kitchen AC&T

AC & T CO INC•Hagerstown, MD

9d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food and serves AC&T customers promptly and courteously, helping make each shopping experience pleasurable. The role is based at the Halfway Travel Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. This posting covers multiple openings across AC&T’s 17 stores. The position is non-exempt and reports to the Kitchen Manager. The Cook prepares hot and cold foods, baked goods, salads, and catering orders; operates kitchen equipment; maintains a clean kitchen and proper food-service practices; and supports customer service, inventory, vendor control, and the safekeeping of company property. The job includes lifting and carrying items, working with hot surfaces and water, and entering a cooler for periods of up to 15 minutes.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age or have a work permit.
Be able to speak, read, understand, and write English.
Be able to lift and move a 20-pound fire extinguisher to a fire area.
Be able to tolerate exposure to gasoline fumes and cleaning products.
Be able to enter and work in a cooler at 38°F for up to 15 minutes at a time.
Be willing to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours when necessary.

Nice To Haves

One year of kitchen or cook experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain proper customer relations and provide service.
Maintain contact with the Store/Kitchen Manager.
Maintain inventory control.
Safeguard monies, equipment, store records, and other assigned company property.
Maintain vendor control during the shift.
Follow guidelines established by the Manager that do not conflict with company policies.
Maintain a clean kitchen according to the standards set by the Store/Kitchen Manager.
Follow state food-service regulations and company rules and regulations.
Operate the stove, oven, and steamer; cook ingredients in pots and transfer cooked products into smaller pans.
Bake and steam ingredients and remove them from cooking units.
Prepare salads, break down products for immediate use, and prepare items for cold units and catering orders.
Mix cake batter, place it in sheet pans, transport pans to the oven, and remove baked cakes.
Mix homemade frosting using a stand mixer; lift and carry cakes, then frost, slice, and box them.
Wash dishes, including working with hot water and detergent and placing dishes at various heights.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned or required.