Cook

Kids for the Future; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

CO Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Denver, CO is seeking a Line Cook to plate dishes and perform basic prep tasks in a fast-paced kitchen. The role involves cooking to order, following recipes, and maintaining sanitary prep areas.

Preferred candidates have 1 year restaurant cook experience and the ability to work at a station with high-volume output. The position is part-time, non-exempt, with discounts and benefits available for regular staff.

Qualifications

• Restaurant cook experience preferred, with ability to read orders or receive verbal instructions.
• Ability to follow recipes and product directions for food prep, seasoning, cooking and serving.
• Willingness to train the right candidate with strong work ethic and attitude.
• Must be able to operate kitchen equipment to measure, mix, wash, and cut ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Plates dishes and completes basic food prep tasks at the assigned station.
• Prepare and cook foods according to orders and recipes.
• Maintain high-quality service for customers at all times.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Dependable

Productive

Customer Service Oriented

Self-Motivated

Team Player

Able to Take Direction

Multi-Tasker

Flexible with Schedules

Basic Knife-Handling Skills

High Volume Capabilities

Understanding of Product Placement

Standing for Long Periods

Job description

• Base Pay $20.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Job Category Cook, Chef, Line Cook
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

Description

The Line Cook plates dishes and completes basic food prepping tasks for the restaurant. Their main duties include preparing and cooking food in a specific station, cleaning up prep areas and making sure the kitchen is stocked

Requirements

• Prepares and cooks to order foods requiring short preparation time.
• Reads food orders or receives verbal instructions on food required by guests, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions.
• Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times
• Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments.
• Prepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.
• May clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all company and regulatory rules and procedures.

EXPERIENCE:

• Restaurant Cook: 1 year (Preferred)

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Verbal Communication
• Dependable
• Productive
• Customer Service Oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Team Player
• Able to Take Direction
• Multi-Tasker
• Flexible with Schedules
• Basic Knife-Handling Skills
• High Volume Capabilities
• Understanding of Product Placement
• Able to Work in a Standing Position for Long Periods of Time

While we prefer candidates with service industry experience, we are willing to train the right person, with the right work ethic and attitude. Growth opportunities are available to those employees who prove to be valuable members of our team! Join us!

Summary

BENEFITS:

• Discounts
• CO Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Full Time Benefits include
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and ancillary benefits for those who regularly work 30+ hours