Cook

PeopleReady; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

PeopleReady is hiring a Cook in Allentown, PA. The role involves preparing meals in a large facility, cooking a variety of dishes, and maintaining kitchen safety and cleanliness. Candidates should have experience in high-volume environments and be able to work across all kitchen stations.

We offer diverse shifts (Day, Evening, and Weekends) with opportunities for both ongoing and temporary assignments. Text and app-based application options are available, with a branch location at 1416 Union

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume institutional environment.
• Good knife skills and knowledge of food preparation.
• Able to work all areas of the kitchen and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in a large volume establishment.
• Saute, grill, fry, and cook ingredients according to food safety guidelines.
• Chop, slice, and wash fruits and vegetables.
• Make salads, desserts, and complete meals.
• May create menus and follow recipes.
• Assist with catering orders and prepare trays for customers.
• Clean the kitchen area, take out trash, mop floors and wipe down the dining area when needed.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Knife skills

Food preparation

Stamina

Job description

Cook

PeopleReady of Allentown, PA is now hiring Cooks in Allentown, PA. As a Cook, you will perform many different duties that are part of preparing meals.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

• Next-day pay for many of our open positions
• The choice of long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions for extra cash
• The convenience of applying for and accepting jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack! Text "READY" to 81555 to download JobStack and get started today

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $15.55 - $15.55 / hour*

What you'll be doing as a Cook:

• Prepare meals in a large volume establishment
• Saute, grill, fry, and cook ingredients according to food safety guidelines
• Chop, slice, and wash fruits and vegetables
• Make salads, desserts, and complete meals
• May create menus and follow recipes
• Assist with catering orders and prepare trays for customers
• Clean the kitchen area, take out trash, mop floors and wipe down the dining area when needed

Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day), 2nd Shift (Evening) & Weekends

Job requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with PeopleReady
• Experience in a high-volume institutional environment
• Good knife skills and knowledge of food preparation
• Able to work all areas of the kitchen
• Stand in kitchen environment for long periods of time
• Background Check Required

Branch #: 1742

Address: 1416 Union Blvd, Allentown,PA, 18109

Email Address: [e-mail]

*Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short-term disability. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates .

PeopleReady considers all applicants for employment regardless of background, in compliance with applicable laws regarding fair hiring practices. PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.