AM Cook

Kaskaid Hospitality; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CRAVE in Woodbury, MN is seeking a motivated prep cook to support the kitchen team. You will prepare food items using standard recipes, assist cooks with basic desserts, and prep according to prep lists and par levels set by management.

You will store and handle ingredients safely, clean and sanitize equipment, follow health guidelines, maintain personal hygiene, and work with time and equipment to minimize waste.

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits.
• Assist cooks in the preparation of basic dessert items.
• Preps assigned items according to the Prep Lists and par levels set by management.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
• Properly measure and assemble ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes.

Skills

Read English

ServSafe Certified

Math Skills

Follow Instructions

Interpersonal Skills

Auditory/Visual Skills

Food & Bev Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Kitchen Equipment Knowledge

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Dishwasher

Slicers

Coffee Machines

Steamer

Mixers

Chef's Knives

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits.
• Assist cooks in the preparation of basic dessert items.
• Preps assigned items according to the Prep Lists and par levels set by management.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
• Properly measures and assembles ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes. Cuts and/or portions meat, fish and poultry.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Comply with department's dress code.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Follow all designated uniform, grooming, safety and sanitation rules and regulations

Knowledge And Skills

• Able to read and understand the English language.
• ServSafe Certified is a plus
• Basic mathematical skills for measurements
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communicative skills.
• Auditory and visual skills
• Knowledge of the Company's food & beverage specifications.
• Organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job:
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Ovens
  • Stoves
  • Dishwasher
  • Slicers
  • Coffee machines
  • Steamer
  • Mixers
  • Chef's knives, etc.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is an hourly paid position. Days of the week may vary according to business hours and job requirements. Business operates seven (7) days a week; and hours start as early as 7 AM and can go as late as 5 PM depending on the work required.

Work Culture

Our Cooks carry out our Vision of Being the Leading Purveyor of the Spirit of Hospitality by making sure Every Guest is Leaving Happy! This role will require fast paced service done with a smile and a high level of communication with guests, co workers, Managers and Chefs.

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.

Join the CRAVE Family

Our staff is our family, and our family is passionate about creating memories for our guests. It's our number one goal to make sure that every single guest has a memorable dining experience, and our CRAVE family is here to make that happen. We anticipate our guests needs, recommend exciting new dishes, introduce them to new flavors, and work extremely hard to make sure that our guests dining experience at CRAVE becomes a fantastic memory of time spent with friends and family.

Our Mission

Do WHATEVER it takes to make EVERY guest happy!

Our Vision

To be the leading purveyor of the spirit of hospitality

Our Values