Kitchen Cook

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele. Responsibilities Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.) Cook food in various utensils or grillersCheck food while cooking to stir or turn Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen Ensure all food and other items are stored properly Check quality of ingredients Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages Requirements Proven experience as cook Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.) Ability to follow all sanitation procedures Ability to work in a team Very good communication skills Excellent physical condition and stamina High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required Ability to stand for 6+ hours Ability to lift and carry 50+ lbs Ability to work in very hot environments at times and with very hot equipment daily Benefits Pay date is on Tuesday Pay is bi-weekly; checks available via print or direct deposit Health insurance (eligible 60–90 days after date of hire) Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement: 401(k) and Roth IRA after 1 year of employment Profit sharing after 1 year of employment Life insurance – voluntary/supplemental Accident insurance – voluntary/supplemental Cancer insurance – voluntary/supplemental Critical illness insurance – voluntary/supplemental Workplace perks such as flexible work schedules, discounts on food, free non-alcoholic drinks, fun atmosphere Paid time off: sick days and vacation days (management staff only) #J-18808-Ljbffr