COOK (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and company standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, ensuring quality food service at all times. This full-time position is at Bergen Vocational, 200 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey. The schedule is full-time, with days varying, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; further details are provided during the interview. Prior cooking experience is required. The pay range is $18.00 to $20.00 per hour. The position includes preparing and serving food according to standardized recipes, production schedules, portioning and temperature standards, and HACCP practices. The Cook also maintains kitchen cleanliness and food safety, operates and cares for kitchen equipment, assists with production planning, records, ordering and receiving supplies, and promptly reports maintenance needs, faulty equipment, or accidents. The role requires safe work practices and constructive working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers. Because work is performed in an educational facility, there may be periods during school breaks when services are not needed. Such periods are unpaid temporary layoffs, though business needs may require year-round work, potentially at another location.
Requirements
- Prior cooking experience is required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Follow company policies and safety procedures, including using medium-weight cut gloves when handling specified knives and equipment, appropriate protective gloves when handling hot pans, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food according to standardized recipes and instructions, meeting production, delivery, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery using correct portions and standards, maintaining appropriate temperatures and appealing presentation, and taste prepared food items.
- Follow established ticket collection procedures and maintain records for the assigned area during service.
- Clean the kitchen after preparation and service, maintain cleanliness, and store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and organized, and store food and supplies according to standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting.
- Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies.
- Immediately report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor.
- Attend in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
- Work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment, including following required protective-equipment and safe-lifting practices.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
