Cook

About Savory
Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence.


At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do: PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, we're passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, our vendors, and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals who will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.


About the role
We are seeking a Cook to join the Savory team. Our ideal candidate will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our client partners with a focus on order fulfillment, quality control, presentation and plating, and delivering high-end final products while maintaining a high standard of hygiene and safety in accordance with the Department of Health and Savory standards.
This role is a key addition to our growing team. Here are some examples of the primary responsibilities of our Cooks:

• Execute daily prep list as prepared by executive and sous chefs
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace: label and stock all ingredients, wash dishes, sanitize surfaces, garbage removal
• Prepare all necessary items for service: measure ingredients and seasonings; wash and chop vegetables as specified; cut meat; etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties: reduce sauces, parboil food, prepare simple salads, sandwiches, or entrees as required
• Compliance with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
• Other kitchen duties to support the culinary team as assigned

What we're looking for
At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.


Your experience should show us the following:

• At least two years experience as a prep or line cook in a restaurant or catering entity
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety in a kitchen environment
• Skill and manual dexterity with cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• Comfort with different knife cuts
• Ability to function in a high-volume, bulk production environment
• You are a team player with a warm personality and honest values

Job requirements

• We are currently hiring 2 cooks with different shfits
  • 3am/4am start, mostly Monday-Friday (some weekends required)
  • 6am start, mostly Monday-Friday (some afternoon shifts required)
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and holidays as required
  • DOH Food Handler's license preferred
• Capability to maintain a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods in varying temperature conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, ability to repeatedly lift up to 25lbs

In addition to a growth-focused, positive work environment, our talented team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation ($20.00 - $24.00 per hour), commensurate with experience
• Company-sponsored medical plans, including health, dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit enrollment

Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

WORKING AT SAVORY

Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence. Our four core services (corporate catering, events, amenities, and Simply Savory, our grab-and-go offering) mean that we are always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional hospitality to our client partners.

At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.


We're passionate about sustainable solutions: in how our food is sourced and served as well as creating sustainable careers in hospitality for our people. In addition to our benefits package which is available to all full-time team members, we are a growth-focused organization and take every opportunity to champion our team and help them grow with us into roles greater than they could have imagined.

OUR VALUES

At Savory, we pride ourselves on being a values-based organization:

• Curiosity: Our curiosity is always driving us to ask questions, learn more, and get better. We're agile for ourselves and our client partners.
• Authenticity: We believe in a true commitment to respect, diversity, and integrity. Our team is unapologetically themselves and brings their diverse life experiences to our work every day.
• Collaboration: Teamwork is our foundation! We're independently driven, each of us experts in our field, and when we come together, are able to rely on each other to create something exceptional.
• Solutions: We always operate from a solutions-oriented mindset. There is nothing too big or too small for us to solve, and we apply our learnings to ensure successful measures are in place for the future.
• Community: We believe in community first and cultivating a culture of gratitude. We celebrate and support each other in all our endeavors, both in and outside of our shared Savory goals.

Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you! Use the link to check out our available positions.

Not sure which position is right for you but still interested in joining the Savory team? Email a resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io and we'll be in touch!