Cook I, On-Call

We are looking for talented professionals to be a part of a dynamic team. We place a focus on professionalism, kindness, integrity, and a high level of confidentiality, with the goal to deliver best in class service while providing a positive working experience for its staff.

Job Summary

The Cook I prepares all food items with portion and quality standards specified in recipes, while giving attention to cleanliness and sanitation, quality standards, taste, timeliness.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare Cooking Ingredients needed for daily menus and or events.


• Prepare simple dishes such as salads,appetizers, and entrees.


• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.


• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required.


• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness stands in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and KR requirements


• Maintain a clean, neat, and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins, and counters.  Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor


• Operates ovens, stoves, grills, smoker, and fryer to prepare foods


• May assist by performing dishwasher or other kitchen duties as needed


• Prepare and execute weekly staff meals


• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.


• Report any equipment issues to lead/supervisor


• Assist in set-up/break down of work stations


• Assist with setup and breakdown and clean up of staff dining areas


• Pack, transport and set-up food equipment for all events and functions


• Clean up of event area; remove all trash, remove and transport all dirty dishes, equipment and glassware


• Assist with food deliveries as needed


• Provide support of any other culinary-related tasks as assigned

Education Requirements

• Highschool diploma or equivalent

Skills & Work Requirements: 

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic reading, writing and math skills.


• At least 2 years food preparation experience or training required


• Ability to work multiple stations in the kitchen


• Must be able to use kitchen tools safely and appropriately  


• Keep knives sharpened; able to use proper knife handling procedures; uses correct knives for food items or specific task


• Must be able to use measuring tools to precisely measure ingredients and portion sizes


• Valid Driver License


• Valid TB clearance card

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds


• Standing up and moving about the kitchen


• Handling food, objects, products, and utensils


• Bending, stooping, kneeling


• May be required to work weekends, and/or Holidays


• May be required to travel to other locations


• Ability to drive Utility vehicle


• Ability to drive company vehicles

COMPETENCIES

• Communication:  Communicates clearly and concisely, both written and verbal.  Able to communicate insights and understanding of issues or problems in a skillful way.  Communicates important information to coworkers, supervisors, and managers.  


• Trustworthiness and integrity, always acting in the best interests of the owner


• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.


• Critical Thinking:  Asks the right questions to obtain the information needed to size up a situation properly.  Anticipates and responds to problems quickly. Finds ways to get projects accomplished efficiently.  Positively impacts the team by managing time effectively.


• Dependable


• Attention to detail:  The ability to listen to, and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.


• Takes initiative


• Works well under time constraints


• Proactive:  Goes above and beyond what needs to be done.  Has the confidence to initiate action independently; addresses unexpected problems or opportunities without prompting


• Team Player:  Connects with coworkers, leaders, and external vendors in an effective manner.  Considers how his/her actions affect other groups or team members.  Models a spirit of cooperation with other members of the work group.  Works effectively and cooperatively across groups.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees as well as providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the various locations where we operate.  We encourage applicants from all ages and backgrounds.