Cook

ADP, Inc.; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Modern Maturity Center is seeking a part-time Cook in Dover, DE. You will prepare a variety of dishes, follow recipes, and work closely with the kitchen team to ensure timely service.

The role requires attention to food safety and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; a GED or equivalent certificate is acceptable. After a 90-day probation, hourly rate may increase and health benefits become available.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or 3–6 months related experience and/or training.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads menu and recipes to prepare food and estimate requirements.
• Adjusts oven temperatures and cooks foods per recipe.
• Measures ingredients and prepares soups, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Maintains clean and sanitary kitchen; follows health and safety guidelines.
• Receives and stores food and supplies; maintains inventory.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Education

GED

Certificate (1 year)

Job description

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Cook

Part Time MMC, Dover, DE, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1238

Salary Range: $18.50 To $19.00 Hourly

MODERN MATURITY CENTER

COOK (PT)

Monday-Friday 4:00 am to 11:00 am (start times may vary)

NOTE: (Upon completion of the 90-day probationary period, your hourly rate will increase to $19.00 per hour. At that time, you will also become eligible for healthcare benefits, paid sick and vacation

SUMMARY

As a Cook at Modern Maturity Center, your primary responsibility will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes to the highest standards. You will work closely with the Head Cook and the kitchen team to ensure all meals are prepared and served on time. Your attention to detail and ability to follow recipes will be crucial in maintaining the quality and consistency of our menu. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area and adhering to all food safety and sanitation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads menu and recipes to prepare food; estimates food requirements and procures food from storage.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
• Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and taking temperature
• Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders
• Cuts, trims, and bones meat before cooking
• Adheres to health, sanitary and safety regulations
• Ensures maintenance of a clean and sanitary kitchen
• Maintain food inventories as needed
• Ensures that serving lines have adequate supplies of food
• Receives and stores food and supplies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a high-volume kitchen
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Use equipment and materials properly
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or 3-6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• ServSafe certification preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance.