Cafe Cook

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace in Livonia is seeking a Cook for the Café to prepare and cook a variety of pastas, sandwiches, salads, and sides according to company recipes. You will operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other equipment, ensuring quality and safety.

The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, stand for long periods, lift up to 25 pounds, and follow sanitation guidelines. Benefits include 401(k), health and dental insurance, PTO, and employee discounts.

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, preparation methods, etc. of products in the department.
• Able to operate ovens, grills, stoves, knives, slicers (must be 18+ to use slicers).
• Ability to work in extreme cold and wet/humid conditions.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for 8+ hours.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook pastas, sandwiches, sides, salads, etc. per company recipes.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment (grills, fryers, griddles).
• Turn or stir foods for even cooking.
• Bake, roast, broil, and grill meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Maintain correct temperatures and sanitary handling.
• Observe and test foods for doneness and quality.
• Clean and inspect galley equipment and work areas.
• Comply with safety and sanitation policies.
• Notify management of safety or equipment issues.
• Assist in training associates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cook experience

Reliable transportation

Physical stamina

High school diploma or GED

Food safety knowledge

Stand/walk 8+ hours

Lift up to 25 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

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

Benefits:

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

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