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Lead Cook-- Private School

$25 per hour

Brock & Company Inc.

Job Description

Job Description

Description: Lead Cook-- Private School Full Time employee Benefits Eligible Wage: $25 an hour

If you love great food, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and enjoy being the person who helps keep everything running smoothly, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We’re looking for a Lead Cook who takes pride in preparing high-quality meals, leading by example, and bringing energy and creativity to the kitchen each day. At Brock & Company, you’ll have the chance to work with fresh ingredients, contribute your ideas, and help create meals that students genuinely look forward to (because school food should actually taste good!). If you’re passionate about cooking, enjoy teamwork, and want to be part of a supportive and professional culinary team, we’d love to hear from you.

Brock & Company, Inc. is the premier provider of contract food management to private and independent schools and corporations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. We aim to deliver outstanding quality food services exceeding our clients’ expectations every day. With an extensive array of clients, Brock has a formula for success that is simple. We focus on top quality products combined with people who have a passion for food and service. Brock provides a family-owned, corporate supported, financially sound organization that is committed to our clients and associates and is always striving for excellence.

As a member of the Brock team, you will experience a work schedule that allows for a quality of life. Our food programs are dynamic, the menus cutting edge and creative. We welcome your input to implement, solve problems, and help drive these programs to success. You can influence the outcome, and we will give you the tools to be successful. Our programs have made significant improvements in the daily work lives of our customers and clients by providing healthy, nutritious menus at all meals.

Responsibilities:

  • The production, preparation and cooking of foods to include soups, sauces, salads, entrees, catering and all other items determined by the Chef Manager.
  • Station set – up prior to service with appropriate equipment and food to be determined by the supervisor.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area via supervisor instruction and applicable health, safety and food handling regulations.
  • Provide customer service in a courteous manner at all times.
  • Corporate/ Banquet catering with guest count 150+ experience required

Essential requirements:

  • Comprehension of both verbal and written food recipes, production orders, cooking instructions and techniques in to preparation of daily menus.
  • Follow all outlined health and safety regulations with regard to equipment use and personal hygiene.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Have the ability to move objects approximately 35 lbs. to waist height.
  • Adhere to client and company protocols related to COVID-19 workplace safety and sanitation standards.
  • Positive “can-do” attitude
  • Receive, unpack, unwrap, date, rotate and stow deliveries.
  • This position may be called upon to perform other jobs as determined by the supervisor.

Benefits Available for Full-Time Employees

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • Life & AD & D Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V // Uniforms and Meals Provided

Please respond with resume or letter of intent.

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Requirements:

Afternoon Hours 8:30a-4:30p. Every other weekend (1 day availability), Peak Season extended evening hours for events

Vacancy posted 27 days ago
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