Food production - cook

Hot Food Production - Cook

40 hours per week

10-month position

Shift: 12;30pm-9:00 pm Thursday to Monday (Tuesday & Wednesday off)

Summary: Under the direction of the Executive Chef, Hot Food Production is responsible for a variety of tasks in relation to creating on trend food options from scratch and cooking short-order or batch style service. See job description for a complete list of requirements and responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED

Possess a formal culinary education or equivalent experience in high-volume dining environments

Possess math and reading skills

Possess an acute understanding of all food allergens and the ability to exclude them from food options

Experience cooking short order or batch style service

Ability to create on-trend food options from scratch while following recipes

Ability to garnish catered dishes

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to function in a high-stress environment

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to continuously stand and walk for the duration of an assigned shift

Additional Responsibilities:

Complete and return all temp, sanitation, and production logs to the manager at the end of each shift

Clean all work areas and complete prep work 15 minutes before end of the shift to allow the manager or lead cook/crew leader to double-check work areas

Maintain clean prep areas, coolers, shelves, and floors in all work areas

Ensure that all food labels are accurate and correct

Inform the manager of damaged and unsafe equipment that needs to be repaired or replaced

Address client or student concerns about food

Work catering as deemed necessary for operational needs

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care

Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

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