Cook

villageinncareers; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Inn is seeking a Kitchen Team Member in Canon City, CO to produce and maintain high-quality menu items at your station in accordance with company recipes and safety standards. You will ensure sanitation, timely prep, portion control, and accurate recipe adherence while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include stocking supplies, assisting with prep, and maintaining equipment and workstation cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others.
• Attention to detail and initiative are essential.
• Responsible behavior and professional image expected.
• Must maintain a positive attitude.
• Safe food handling and safety are top priorities.
• Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain quality of menu items for your station according to recipes and specs.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and food standards per procedures.
• Be ready on time in proper uniform and station.
• Prepare and portion using scales and cards; ensure recipe adherence.
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean; practice clean-as-you-go.
• Work efficiently to meet production pace and targets.
• Stock supplies before rush; assist with prep as needed.
• Communicate and collaborate with team.
• Follow OSHA guidelines and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Safe food handling

Professional image

Job description

Job Summary:

To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform


• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps


• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step


• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests


• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a \"like new\" condition. Practice clean as you go!


• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period


• Organization skills are a must


• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush


• Teamwork


• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all OSHA guidelines


• Safe food handling


• Receiving, rotating and stocking food


• Prep support as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload


• Ability to work and communicate well with others


• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must


• Responsible behavior and professional image


• Must have a positive attitude


• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority


• Must be a team player

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of work or related experience preferred


• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays