Cook

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to join their team. This role involves preparing high-quality dishes while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in upscale culinary operations and a passion for customer satisfaction. You'll work in a dynamic kitchen environment, collaborating with a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and have a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an upscale culinary operation desired.
• Must be a true team player with quick action and decisiveness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with club recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Assist the sous chef in various kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Practices

Teamwork

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

Formal Culinary Training

Tools

Food Preparation Equipment

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Edgars Grille Augusta - Augusta, GA Education Level: Not Specified Salary Range: $14.00 - $18.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Flexible, rotating shift Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate core values of Goodwill Industries by modeling service, ownership, accountability and respect.
• Prepare food in accordance with club recipes and standards.
• Prepares all required items.
• Sets up service units with needed items.
• Prepares items that are ordered in accordance with established portions and presentation standards.
• Notifies sous chef of expected shortages.
• Ensures that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary.
• Assists the sous chef in maintaining security and safety in the kitchen.
• Maintains neat professional appearance and observes personal cleanliness rules at all times.
• Sets-up, maintains and breaks down line station(s).
• Requisitions items needed to produce menu items.
• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations.
• Covers, dates and neatly stores all leftover products that are re-usable.
• Maintains the highest sanitary standards.
• Coordinates and times orders with other kitchen operations.
• Prepares meats, seafood, vegetables and other items required for line and special function purposes.
• Carefully follows standard recipes when pre-preparing and preparing all items.
• Uses food preparation equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Cleans work station.
• Sets-up the broiler.
• Broils and grills all meats on the menu when appropriate meals are ordered.
• Prepares sauces and accompanying garnishes for all broiled and grilled menu items.
• Requisitions supplies needed to broil meats.
• Assists with preparation of other food products on serving line as needed.
• Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices including those related to personal hygiene.
• Returns soiled food preparation utensils and other small wares to the proper areas.
• Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the fry area and equipment.

Qualifications

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Attends staff meetings.
• Assists with other duties as assigned by sous chef.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in an upscale culinary operation desired.
• Formal culinary training from an accredited institution is preferred but not required.
• The ideal candidate will have a background in a multi facet operation(s) including ala carte and catering/banquets food production with high emphasis placed on quality, consistency and customer satisfaction.
• Our open kitchen concept requires presentable, appropriate appearance, proper conduct, and customer focus.
• Must be a true team player with quick action, decisiveness, and sound rationale.
• Must be cooperative and dedicated in teaching and mentoring situations.
• Must be able to stand for a long period of time in a hot environment and possess the physical dexterity to bend, lift, push and pull.