Cook, Casual
About The Position
This casual Cook position works under the guidance of the Retreat Director to ensure a delicious and pleasant dining experience for our guests at the retreat center. This position follows recipes and is responsible for prepping and assembling dishes while maintaining a sanitary kitchen. The Cook works independently in the kitchen to prepare and serve food according to established menus, recipes, and sanitary standards. This role is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen during and after all meals and catering events. The Cook will also partner and work alongside the Lead Cook as needed for larger events and activities. We host a variety of receptions, retreats, and special events throughout the year, and we are hiring for this position to ensure that guests enjoy a delicious and memorable meal. This position requires flexibility to cross-train and assist staff, sisters, and guests in various departments, including housekeeping, dining services, etc. Our employees in all departments work together to support the religious life of the sisters and to create an outstanding guest experience at the retreat center environment.
Requirements
- 1+ years of professional cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant/food service environment
- Familiarity with hospitality, restaurant, catering, dietary restrictions and allergens operations
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Excellent meal prep skills
- Ability to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
Nice To Haves
- High-volume restaurant/food service, batch cooking environment (working in a commercial or institutional food service environment is a PLUS)
- Formal education or training in the culinary arts of food services preferred
- ServSafe or similar food certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Prep and assemble dishes
- Maintain a sanitary kitchen
- Prepare and serve food according to established menus, recipes, and sanitary standards
- Clean and sanitize the kitchen during and after all meals and catering events
- Partner and work alongside the Lead Cook as needed for larger events and activities
- Cross-train and assist staff, sisters, and guests in various departments, including housekeeping, dining services, etc.
Benefits
- Annual pay increases
- Up to $1000 employee referral bonuses
- Paid time off (PTO)
- PTO payout every year
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Competitive Pay
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Free Parking
- Sprint Discount
- Verizon Discount
- Dell Computer Discount
- Well Aware Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Emergency Assistance Fund
- FSNA Care Connection - Deep Discounts on diapers and personal care products
- PayActiv - Access to earned but unpaid wages before payday
- Mentor program - Paid mentor orientation and wage increase while serving as a mentor
- Clothing Benefit Program for Health Services or Facilities Management employees
- Ticketsatwork.com - Discounted travel and entertainment benefits
- Access Perks - Discounted travel and local retailers
- Perfect Presence Attendance Raffle (Quarterly)
- Commuter Benefits
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
