Cafe Cook

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace in Livonia, MI is seeking a motivated line cook to prepare and plate a variety of pastas, sandwiches, sides, and salads according to established recipes. You will operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment while maintaining quality, temperature controls, and sanitation.

Responsibilities include cooking, tasting for quality, proper handling of food, and assisting in training team members.

Qualifications

• One year of cooking experience preferred.
• Must be able to work with all department equipment (ovens, grills, stoves, knives, slicers; slicers 18+).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook pastas, sandwiches, sides, and salads per company recipes.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment (grills, fryers, griddles).
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Bake, roast, broil, and grill foods as required.
• Maintain correct temperatures and food safety standards.
• Taste and test foods for quality; ensure proper texture and flavor.
• Clean and inspect equipment and work areas for cleanliness and sanitation.
• Follow safety policies and train others when necessary.
• Assist in training associates and handle damaged products per guidelines.

Skills

Cooking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

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

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 all 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 cooking 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