HELPER COOK (FULL TIME)
About The Position
Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring a full-time Helper Cook at Marvell in Santa Clara, California. The role assists with preparation and cooking of food while learning the skills needed to become a qualified cook. It also involves maintaining food safety and sanitation standards in kitchen and preparation areas. The position pays $22.00 to $23.00 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary. The Helper Cook prepares food according to production records and standardized recipes, handles ingredients and kitchen equipment, and works under guidance on cooking, baking, seasoning, portioning, and food preparation tasks. The role also includes maintaining the work area and equipment, following sanitation and safety practices, interacting courteously with customers and coworkers, and complying with service, inventory, and cash-control standards.
Requirements
- Previous food preparation and food safety experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Previous food preparation and food safety experience in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Learn to read menus to estimate food requirements and order food from suppliers or procure it from storage.
- Prepare and cook food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.
- Learn to adjust thermostat controls on ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
- Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods under guidance, and add seasoning under instruction.
- Test food by tasting, smelling, and piercing to determine whether it is cooked.
- Carve meat, portion food onto serving plates, and add gravies, sauces, and garnishes as directed.
- Wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables.
- Butcher chicken, fish, and shellfish as directed.
- Bake bread, rolls, cakes, and pastry as training permits.
- Maintain the work area and equipment and follow sanitation and safety principles when handling food and equipment.
- Interact with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner.
- Ensure compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash-control procedures.
- 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
