Culinary Prep Cook - Full Time

CookSAGE Dining Services® is looking for a skilled, dependable Cook to join our school dining team!Prepare fresh, scratch-made meals that keep students, faculty, and staff excited about what's on the menu.Cook a variety of foods using recipes, menus, and proper cooking techniques.Help prepare daily meals, popular favorites, and special menu items.Take ownership of your station, including food prep, cooking, portioning, and keeping everything stocked and ready for service.Serve students on the cafeteria line, answer questions about menu items, and help create a welcoming dining experience.Keep food looking fresh, appealing, and properly presented throughout service.Follow food safety, sanitation, and allergy procedures to ensure meals are prepared and served safely.Keep your kitchen and workstations clean, organized, and ready for the next meal.Work closely with your teammates to keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy meal periods.Bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and pride in the food you prepare.Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.Additional hours may be available for events, with advance notice given.Transportation: We are easily accessible from the Pelham Bay Park bus line.Pay Type: $21.00 - $23.00 HourlyTime Commitment: Full TimeBenefits for full-time positions. Paid time off. Competitive wages paid weekly. Ongoing training. Career growth opportunities. Mission based company with values you trust. Uniforms and shoes provided.Produce assigned hot and cold foods in a timely and accurate manner.Provide meals that consistently exceed our guests' expectations.Ensure that all food is appropriately displayed and visually appealing.Interact cheerfully with SAGE guests and Team Members and provide service with a smile.Prepare assigned menu items in strict accordance with SAGE recipes.Clean all work areas, equipment, and customer service areas on an ongoing basis.Use proper food handling, storage, and sanitation techniques always. (HACCP).Adhere to SAGE's safety and allergy prevention policies.Assist in training new Cooks and culinary Team Members.Adapt to additional responsibilities as assigned by management.Endure exposure to extreme temperatures; intense heat and freezing cold.Experience with cooking strongly preferred.Ability to set up a serving/action station.Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in detail.Experience in customer service strongly preferred.Ability to interact with community and team in a cheerful and friendly manner.ServSafe® certification preferred, but not required.