Experienced Cook

Experienced Cook- Lion’s Den Café

Full-Time Hourly: $28.00 to $30.00 an Hour (DOE)

Benefits: Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance available after 60 days, 403b after 30 days

Want to work for an organization with a positive mission, team environment, and great pay! Then, we are seeking you! If you a strong work ethic, a passion to do good, and excellent customer service skills, then apply now for our Cook position today. 

We are seeking a Full-Time Experienced Cook- Lion's Den Café located at our Welcome Center, to join our dedicated kitchen staff! You will assist in the preparation, cooking, presentation of meals, and cleaning in our professional kitchen. Occasional catering/food prep for on-site events will be required. Excellent Pay! Come join our team and cook for a cause!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare all served food


• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours


• Memorize, record, and comprehend menu items, abbreviations, plate appearance, and portions


• Follow standard recipes and special diet orders 


• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently


• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes


• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances
  

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in cooking, restaurants, food service, or other related fields: Preferred but no required.


• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques


• Strong attention to detail


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to work well in teams

Required/Other: 

• Valid Drivers License


• High School Diploma/GED


• Able to lift 50lbs or more


• Able to stand for long periods of time


• Able to work as a team


• Perform other duties as requested

Clear Focus:

The above Job Description is intended to describe the general duties/nature of the level of work being performed by the Senior Development Associate. This Job Description is not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, and skills required. Job Descriptions are somewhat fluid and will change depending on the Organization’s strategic direction and overall objectives accordingly.

Background Check Statement: 

Approval for Hiring is contingent upon successfully passing a background check prior to your Hiring/Acceptance/Offer. This background check does not report to any credit bureau and no impact will be seen on the applicants side. This process helps the Company screen for any past background experiences that pose a threat or a discrepancy to the Organization, as TWAS does not hire any violent offenders, or individuals that have been charged criminally involving endangering/threating/hurting children and/or animals. By applying you are authorizing the The Wild Animal Sanctuary to perform this background check.

EEOC Statement:

Our Non-Profit organization, "The Wild Animal Sanctuary" is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.