Cook

Crittenton of NC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Crittenton of NC is seeking a part-time Cook in Charlotte, NC to utilize culinary skills for enriching the lives of women and children. Responsibilities include preparing, serving food, and maintaining kitchen safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it, strong knife skills, and a passion for creating quality meals. A flexible work schedule is essential.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• Pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and beverages according to health regulations.
• Cook various foods from scratch using commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff for timely service.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Flexible schedule

Communication skills

Knife skills

Basic culinary skills

Education

Coursework in International Cuisine

Baking and Pastry

Meat Cutting

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Cook

Location: Charlotte, NC 28208

Position Type: Part-time, nonexempt

Hiring Pay Range: $15.00 per hour

Reports to: Nutrition Coordinator

Overview

The cook position offers the opportunity to utilize your culinary talents to enrich the lives of the women and children we serve.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and beverages with a focus on quality, taste, and presentation, in accordance with health and food safety regulations
• Cook a variety of foods from scratch using grill, oven, steamer, and other commercial kitchen equipment
• Assist in meal preparation by chopping, slicing, and dicing ingredients using proper knife skills
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized, adhering to food safety regulations
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely service during meal periods
• Restock areas on the serving line and maintain a clean, orderly stockroom and refrigerators/freezers
• Provide exceptional customer service to all clients, staff, and guests
• Receive and stock truck deliveries
• Assist with catering on and off-site events
• Follow all kitchen procedures to ensure successful health inspections
• Develop positive rapport with clients

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including holidays
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours
• Great communication skills and a team-player
• Knowledge of quality food preparation and presentation
• A passion for cooking and creating delicious meals that meet customer expectations
• Coursework in International Cuisine, Garde or Banquet, Baking and Pastry, and Meat Cutting helpful
• Knife skills, basic culinary skills and meal preparation skills essential
• Ability to be sensitive to and understanding of the unique needs of the client population served
• Must pass background check and drug screening

Candidate admitting prior convictions will be evaluated based on the nature, date, and the job applied for.