Cafe Cook

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace in Livonia, MI is seeking a Cook for our cafe. The role emphasizes preparing diverse menu items, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining quality and safety standards. A reliable team player with basic culinary experience is ideal; full-time hours offered with benefits.

Responsibilities include following recipes, cooking methods, and proper food handling while supporting a clean, safe kitchen environment.Benefits include health coverage and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year cook experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Able to stand for 8+ hours and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be 18 years old to use slicers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all pastas, sandwiches, sides, salads, etc. according to company recipes.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, fryers, or griddles.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Bake, roast, broil, and grill meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperatures by regulating ovens, broilers, grills, and panini presses.
• Observe and test foods for doneness using tasting, smell, or piercing methods.

Skills

Cook techniques

Food safety

Stove/Grill operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Grill

Oven

Slicer (18+)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Nino Salvaggio is currently looking for a Cook in the Cafe for our Livonia location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and cook all pastas, sandwiches, sides, salads, etc. according to company recipes.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment, such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Bake, roast, broil, and grill meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and panini presses.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils to ensure quality standards.
• Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Operate all necessary and authorized equipment according to company policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
• Handle any damaged and/or spoiled product according to company guidelines and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Comply with safety and sanitation policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook, postings, and manuals, etc.
• Notify management immediately of any safety or equipment issues or violations.Assist in training associates when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of cook experience, preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of the quality standards, varieties, preparation methods, etc. of the various products/food products available in the department.
• Must be able to work with all products and equipment available within the department including ovens, grills, stoves, knives, slicers*, etc. (*Must be 18 years old to use slicers).
• Ability to work in extreme cold and wet and/or humid conditions.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for 8 or more hour periods.
• Must be able to regularly bend, lift and/or move 25 pounds.

BENEFITS

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Short term disability
• Accident
• Hospitalization
• Critical illness
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending
• Education reimbursement
• 401K match
• Employee discount

EOE