Cook - Mercy Center Buffalo
About The Position
Hallmark Management Service is an onsite food service management company providing residential dining service, catering, and retail operations at some locations. Its dining program specializes in made-from-scratch and made-to-order meals, including fresh salads and soups, deli sandwiches, hot entrees, sides, accompaniments, homemade desserts, and more. The Cook demonstrates culinary knowledge and technique, with an emphasis on bakery preparation using scratch and convenience products as required. The role prepares quality menu items according to company recipes and presentation standards, supports menu and special-event needs with cake and dessert decorating, maintains an organized and sanitary commercial-kitchen workspace, completes production records, and helps ensure food quality and a positive customer experience. The schedule will be set with Fridays and Saturdays off. Availability is required on Sundays from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday shifts vary between 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Requirements
- Complete a background check and drug screen.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk constantly.
- Must be available Sundays from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday shifts vary between 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays are off.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate culinary knowledge and technique, with an emphasis on bakery preparation using scratch and convenience products as required.
- Use a pastry bag to decorate cakes and desserts in support of menu and special-event requirements.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, storing, labeling, and rotating products according to company standards.
- Provide quality menu items and food products according to company recipe and presentation standards.
- Taste food items to ensure they meet company standards.
- Accurately complete production records.
- Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines in the commercial production kitchen.
- Exhibit a customer-first attitude.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Annual opportunities for merit increases
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Free meal while working
- Free nonskid shoes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
