Cook (Seasonal Position)

Universal Weather and Aviation•West Palm Beach, FL

1d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for the quality of food ingredients used and preparation methods. The Cook prepares basic food and menu items needed in filling catering orders based on customer requests. This position is an on-site team player and production support for all orders as well as being called on at times to shop and produce specialty items not in ACW spec books. The Cook is required to take immediate action in all orders received and is required to produce high quality menu items and recipes as instructed by the General Manager and Kitchen Management. The Cook prepares all foods to specification to include all hot foods, designed salads, sandwiches, canapés, desserts, sauces, and all cold food preparations according to designated preparation methods. The Cook is responsible for culinary quality and supports all culinary initiatives, learns all standard ACW food displays, culinary practices, as well as the safe use of fresh ingredients. The Cook works in partnership with all cooks, prep staff, porters, and management, to provide production solutions in situations arising that require action and critical thinking. The Cook work is based on following company procedures related to food quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and accuracy in cost.

Requirements

A High School diploma is required.
Minimum 3 years kitchen experience is required.
Current ServSafe Food Handling Certificate required at hire or within 45-days of hire.
Must be punctual and dependable.
Must have an understanding of cooking techniques.
Must have strong banquet and knife skills.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Communicate effectively with team members.
Culinary experience in restaurants, hotels, or catering companies- or its equivalent required.
Demonstrated ability to take orders and follow through as well as direct and work well with others in a team-driven, fast-paced environment is essential.
Must be energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated to assist in food preparation and presentation.
Flexibility to work shift hours that may vary, based on business needs.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply good judgement understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Pre-employment background check
Pre-employment Drug Test
MVR (if applicable to the position)
E-Verify

Nice To Haves

experience in new culinary trends preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in the process of training and directing new and existing Air Culinaire team members, take time to ensure all food, packaging, labeling, and allergens on all trays and are made with accuracy, food safety and HACCP compliance.
Assist in the butchering of meats and fish and assist with the daily operations of the kitchen.
Ensures that all food preparations and presentations meet ACW specifications and quality standards.
Use preventative maintenance with all kitchen equipment while directing the other team members to do the same.
Assist in ordering, inventory, cleaning, grocery shopping, and any other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Benefits

Healthcare and supplemental benefits on the first day of the month, following 30 days of employment.
401 (K) Retirement Plan with a discretionary 100% employer match of the first 6% of participant contributions.
Three (3) medical plans to choose from, with an excellent employer contribution.
Available Dental and Vision insurance
Company paid basic life insurance, with the option to elect additional voluntary term life.
Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Available supplemental benefits, including critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account available (for eligible plans)
Generous Vacation Program for full time employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)