Prep Cook

Job Description

Job Description

First Cook – Corporate Dining                                                      Florham Park, NJ

Monday thru Friday // No Nights  No Weekends // Benefits Eligible // 6:30 am – 2:30 pm

This corporate dining venue seeks an upbeat, progressive culinarian to join our team of dedicated professionals.  Qualified candidates will have a strong background in catering, food production, menu planning and execution.  This position will report to the Chef Manager.

To succeed in this position the candidate must have 3 – 5 years of proven experience in food preparation, production and cooking of foods such as soups, sauces, salads, specials entrees and catering.  The right person will be a motivated multi-tasker familiar with equipment including slicers, blenders, mixers, the soup kettle, convection ovens, steamer, flat top grill and fryer.

Lastly, the candidate will abide by all applicable health, sanitation and safety regulations and conduct themselves in a courteous, helpful and friendly manner at all times.

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.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer  //  Background Check Required  //  Serv – Safe preferred                           

Uniforms and Meals Provided  //  Reliable Transportation required

Please respond with resume or letter of intent.