Cook

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar in Rochester is looking for a part-time food preparation team member. Responsibilities include preparing food items, maintaining sanitation standards, and assisting cooks. The position requires attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, and benefits include 401K with flexible scheduling. The ideal candidate must adhere to safety and hygiene guidelines while managing the kitchen workspace.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certified is a plus.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Auditory and visual skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items following standard recipes and procedures.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods.
• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.

Skills

Able to read and understand the English language

Basic mathematical skills for measurements

Excellent interpersonal relations and communicative skills

Multi-task oriented

Tools

Kitchen equipment (ovens, stoves, slicers)

Job description

Part Time • Crave Hospitality Rochester LLC

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits.


• Assist cooks in the preparation of basic dessert items.


• Preps assigned items according to the Prep Lists and par levels set by management.


• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non‑food supplies.


• Measure and assemble ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes; cuts and/or portions meat, fish and poultry.


• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.


• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.


• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.


• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinate use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.


• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.


• Comply with department’s dress code.


• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.


• Attend in‑service training and education sessions as assigned.


• Follow all designated uniform, grooming, safety and sanitation rules and regulations.

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to read and understand the English language.


• \"ServSafe\" Certified is a plus.


• Basic mathematical skills for measurements.


• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.


• Excellent interpersonal relations and communicative skills.


• Auditory and visual skills.


• Knowledge of the Company’s food & beverage specifications.


• Organizational skills.


• Multi‑task oriented.


• Maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate equipment such as kitchen equipment, ovens, stoves, dishwasher, slicers, coffee machines, steamer, mixers, chef’s knives, etc.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is an hourly paid position. Days and hours of work vary according to business hours and job requirements. Business operates seven (7) days a week; hours start as early as 9 AM and can go as late as 2 AM depending on the work required.

Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits: 401K; flexible scheduling.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.