Dinner Cook

MERANI HOSPITALITY•City of Niagara Falls, NY

1d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Dinner Cook works at Parkway Prime Steakhouse in Niagara Falls, New York, preparing and cooking food across a variety of stations in a high-volume kitchen. The role is responsible for creating an exceptional guest culinary experience through food preparation, cooking, and presentation. The cook takes a leadership role when the Executive Chef is absent and must follow sanitation regulations and requirements while correctly handling and preparing food and equipment. The position is part-time, with a listed pay range of $18–$21 per hour based on work experience. The job shift is listed as “Any.”

Requirements

High school graduate or culinary diploma required.
One to five years of previous experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining speed and quality.
Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide the highest and most efficient level of hospitality service to hotel guests.
Work at the station designated by the Executive Chef.
Operate kitchen equipment, including braising pans, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
Produce quality food in a timely and efficient manner for guests or staff.
Cook according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
Apply general knowledge of cooking temperatures, soups and sauces, entrees, and vegetable preparation.
Replenish service lines as needed and restock and prepare the workstation for the next shift.
Wash and disinfect the kitchen area, workstations, tables, tools, knives, and other equipment.
Take a leadership role when the Executive Chef is absent.
Follow sanitation regulations and requirements and correctly handle and prepare food items and equipment.