Cook - Talladega College

Line Cook

Talladega College is seeking a skilled and reliable line cook to join our dynamic dining services team. As a line cook, you will play a crucial role in preparing and cooking delicious and nutritious meals for the college community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook diverse menu items following recipes.
• Manage a cooking station, ensuring timely ingredient preparation.
• Monitor food quality, adjust as needed, and maintain a clean workspace.
• Assist in inventory control, reporting shortages, and minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team, chefs, and dining staff for smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Understanding food safety and sanitation procedures and practices.
• Pass a background check and drug test.
• Food handler's certificate preferred (may be required within 30 days of hire).
• Basic knowledge of sanitation and chemical safety.
• Culinary school training preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative while being part of a team.
• Shifts may vary based on location and operational needs.
• Must adhere to company grooming and hygiene standards.

Physical requirements:

• Cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Able to read documents and written instructions to understand sanitation requirements, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and holidays.
• Stand for extended periods of time and navigate occasional wet or greasy floor conditions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (food product cases, bulk ingredients, kitchen equipment).
• Work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced environment.
• Bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.

Talladega College is a private historically Black college located in Talladega, Alabama, USA. Established in 1867, it holds the distinction of being Alabama's oldest private historically Black college. Talladega College offers a range of undergraduate programs, promoting academic excellence, cultural enrichment, and social responsibility among its students.

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