Restaurant Cook/ PREP COOK-AM Avail. a must

BBL Hospitality • City of Albany, NY

6d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Restaurant Cook prepares and portions food products before cooking, cooks a variety of menu items, and handles food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing. The cook is responsible for product quality, following portion sizes, recipes, cooking methods, food-handling practices, and kitchen policies, and keeping the work station clean and sanitary. The role also includes stocking line stations, assisting with food preparation during off-peak periods, and completing kitchen closing tasks. Weekend and holiday availability is required for most positions.

Requirements

• At least two years of kitchen preparation and cooking experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen staff, and dining room personnel.
• Ability to reach, bend, lift up to 40 pounds frequently, and stand for long periods, up to 9 hours.
• Weekend and holiday availability is required for most positions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products accurately and efficiently.
• Take responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, recipes, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient food products at line stations for smooth service.
• Portion food products according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station, including kitchen equipment and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning, or marinating.
• Follow plate-presentation and garnish setup standards for all dishes.
• Handle, store, and rotate products properly.
• Assist with food-preparation assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Close the kitchen properly, follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations, and assist others with closing.
• Communicate clearly with managers, kitchen staff, and dining room personnel.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) investment
• Referral bonus
• Associate development plan opportunities
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Voluntary benefits
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options for full-time associates
• Restaurant discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed