Cook Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Intermediate cooking techniques, food safety standards, and kitchen management.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety.
• Familiarity with different types of cooking products, ingredients, and recipes.
• Proficient in various cooking methods, knife skills, time management, and communication.
• Precision in measuring ingredients, following recipes, and ensuring the quality and appearance of the dish.
• Efficiently managing time to complete cooking tasks and meet production schedules.
• Ability to supervise and train junior staff, multitask in a fast-paced environment, and maintain high food quality and presentation standards.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations, manage multiple demands, and work effectively with diverse personalities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as cooking, customer service, and cleaning.
• Flexibility to adjust to changes in the cooking environment, such as new recipes, equipment, or customer demands.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
• Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Performing repetitive motions, such as preparing food, mixing ingredients, and operating equipment.
• Regular bending, stooping, and reaching to access ingredients and place items on stoves and ovens.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for tasks that require precise movements, such as slicing vegetables, plating dishes, and packaging products.
• Working in a hot environment due to stoves, ovens, and other cooking equipment.
• Ability to tolerate variations in temperature and handle hot items safely.
• Good vision to ensure the quality and appearance of dishes, read labels and recipes, and operate equipment safely.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
• Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload.
• Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Over two years of experience as a Cook is preferred.
• Previous experience in retail is an added advantage.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• A culinary school diploma is a plus.
• On-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook I staff in their daily tasks.
• Monitor food inventory and report any shortages or issues to the kitchen lead.
• Assist in the development of new recipes and menu items.
• Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils, ensuring sanitation, health, and safety standards are followed.
• Wash, cut, and prepare food items designated for cooking.
• Measure and mix ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
• Prepare food following established recipes and specific preparation methods.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations and warming display containers.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, counters, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly conditions.
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in the appropriate trash receptacles; clean garbage cans with water and steam.
• Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food and supplies; receive and store supplies; transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or using hand trucks.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of kitchen stations.
• Ensure quality standards by following the FIFO (First In, First Out) methodology.
• Coordinate with the kitchen lead to determine cooking priorities and production schedules.
• Assist in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
• Follow strict sanitation and food safety guidelines to maintain a clean and hygienic cooking environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $17.25 - $24.00