Cook

Crittenton•Charlotte, NC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The cook position offers the opportunity to utilize your culinary talents to enrich the lives of the women and children we serve. Working under the direction of our Nutrition Coordinator, cooks prepare and serve daily meals and snacks from scratch, cater special celebrations for our residents and staff and assist with many other interesting kitchen projects.

Requirements

ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including holidays
Ability to stand for 8+ hours
Great communication skills and a team-player
Knowledge of quality food preparation and presentation
A passion for cooking and creating delicious meals that meet customer expectations.
Knife skills, basic culinary skills and meal preparation skills essential
Ability to be sensitive to and understanding of the unique needs of the client population served
Must pass background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Coursework in International Cuisine, Garde or Banquet, Baking and Pastry and Meat Cutting helpful

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve food and beverages with a focus on quality taste and presentation, and in accordance with health and food safety regulations
Cook a variety of foods from scratch using a grill, oven, steamer, and other commercial kitchen equipment
Assist in meal preparation by chopping, slicing, and dicing ingredients using proper knife skills.
Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized, adhering to food safety regulations.
Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely service during meal periods.
Restock areas on serving line and maintain clean, orderly stockroom and refrigerators/freezers
Provide exceptional customer service to all clients, staff and guests
Receive and stock truck deliveries
Assist with catering on and off-site events
Follow all kitchen procedures to ensure successful health inspections
Develop positive rapport with clients