Station Cook | Bryant & Stratton Dining Services
About The Position
A Station Cook with American Dining Creations helps provide an exceptional dining experience by setting up, preparing, and serving menu offerings at a designated station. Stations may include Grill, Pizza, Deli, Salad Bar, Seasonal, and Specialty menus. The role emphasizes excellent service, friendly communication, food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. The position is based in Syracuse, New York, at Bryant & Stratton Dining Services. Pay is $18 per hour, varying by location. The work involves handling food and supplies, maintaining station and food-safety records, replenishing inventory, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and potentially operating a POS system and packaging takeout orders. The role requires lifting up to 30 pounds unassisted, bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing during scheduled shifts. American Dining Creations is part of American Food & Vending, a family-owned dining and refreshment service organization headquartered in Syracuse. The organization serves clients nationwide in business, education, healthcare, and cultural environments, and states that it has served clients for more than 80 years.
Requirements
- Previous hospitality or food-service experience.
- Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-quality environment.
- Self-motivated, eager to learn, and interested in taking on additional roles and responsibilities.
- Dedication to hospitality excellence and a desire to provide a great dining experience.
- Ability to cross-train and use skills across different roles.
- Safety- and detail-oriented.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds unassisted, bend, walk, climb stairs, and stand for scheduled shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knife skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve menu offerings for designated stations according to established standards.
- Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food between workstations, stoves, and refrigerators in accordance with safety standards.
- Serve food and other goods according to guest specifications.
- Store food in designated areas using standard wrapping, dating, food-safety, and rotation procedures.
- Maintain temperature logs and production records efficiently.
- Replenish supplies, restock coolers as needed, and take inventory as directed.
- Set up and break down stations; clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and dishes for the designated workstation.
- Follow state and local food-production, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Support customer satisfaction by providing excellent service to guests, clients, and team members.
- Listen carefully and communicate in a professional and friendly manner.
- Work efficiently and stay organized.
- May operate a POS system to complete orders and package takeout items.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- 401(k) with match.
- Employee meal and beverage during the shift.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Some positions may include flexible hours and shifts.
- Eligible employees are offered medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
- Uniforms and safety shoes provided.
- Learning and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
