River Center Cook

The Marcus Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The River Center Cook is responsible for following all instructions assigned by the chefs, preparing and cooking all food items according to menus, and expediting orders quickly and correctly. The cook ensures all stations are set to outlet standards, maintains high-quality food production and presentation, and correctly stores food with proper rotation, dating, and labeling. This role also involves determining food item inventory, requisitioning from the storeroom, setting up necessary equipment before service, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the cooking area and personal hygiene. Effective communication with other cooks, staff, and management is essential.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of cooking experience required
• High school degree or equivalent required
• Must be able to work varied shifts as needed.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in extreme temperatures and under pressure.
• Proficiency in sauté, line, and broiler stations; ability to read orders from a POS system.
• Ability to cut, dice, julienne, and prepare fresh produce with proper techniques.
• Familiarity with grilling, sautéing, deep frying, and cold food prep.
• Ability to obtain necessary sanitation and/or food service certifications.
• Knowledge of proper cooking procedures, knife handling, and use of kitchen tools.
• Ability to read orders for the point of sales system and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary or apprenticeship program preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food correctly following all required recipes and in a timely fashion.
• Maintain high quality level of food production and presentation as well as ensuring food outputs consistently appear appetizing and meet customer expectations.
• Correctly store food, using proper rotation, dating and labeling.
• Determine inventory of food items and requisition from storeroom.
• Set up equipment needed for preparation prior to service.
• Maintain all cleanliness and sanitation of cooking area along with personal hygiene.
• Maintain communication between the other cooks, staff and management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED