Part Time Cook

OB PURPOSE

Assists with all aspects of food preparation as part of the culinary team. Assists with gathering food items, reading recipes, and constructing food items. Ensures quality controls and recipe standardization are in compliance with approved standards. Monitors and enforces food sanitization and safety standards. Based on business need and as directed by the leader, may work in front or back of house operations.

Friday and Saturday 11:30AM-8:00PM or Sunday and Monday 1:30PM-10:00PM

$14.25/hr

High school diploma or equivalent

One (1) year of experience working in a retail, food service, bakery, warehouse or grocery establishment.

Serv Safe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire

Culinary certificate from a culinary arts program

Previous experience working in a food service establishment, restaurant or large-scale production kitchen

• Cleans and preps fresh produce
• Preps and properly cooks raw ingredients for use following proper food handling and safety guidelines
• Gathers, weighs, measures, and assembles all ingredients for recipes
• Reads and follows recipes
• Ensures food quality through tasting
• Constructs food items per guidelines
• Sets up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for food preparation
• Completes food temperature checks before service and as needed per established guidelines
• Maintains daily production records
• Maintains and operates equipment according to approved safety standards
• Stores food properly and safely, following established guidelines marking the date and item, etc.
• At the direction of leadership, acts as a lead in the absence of the lead role.

Must maintain a high degree of personal hygiene, appearance and cleanliness

Supports food safety and quality control training

Able to be courteous and dependable

Able to work with diverse population

Able to take and follow directions

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Intermediate knife skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette