Cook

Dufry; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team at a bustling airport location. In this role, you will prepare a variety of delicious dishes, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. You'll be responsible for executing recipes, managing kitchen operations, and providing exceptional service to customers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your culinary skills will shine. If you have a passion for food and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Requires 1+ years of cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items following recipes and safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Cooking experience

Customer communication

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Airport Location: Jersey Gardens Mall
Advertised Compensation: $17.00 to $18.00

Summary:

The Cook is responsible for preparing cooked foods and must be able to perform all station functions of Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position.

Essential Functions:

1. Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products.
2. Tastes products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
3. Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment.
4. Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards.
5. Operates a variety of kitchen equipment; measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables.
6. Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

1. Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
2. Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience; work experience in high volume and casual dining restaurant environment preferred.
3. Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry.
4. Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers.
5. Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
6. Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions.
7. Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions.
8. Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates.
9. Frequently works in a hot environment.

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)