Cook

Metz Culinary Management; Glenside (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Job summary

Metz Culinary Management in Glenside, PA is seeking dependable cooks for full and part-time roles in a busy commercial kitchen and café. You will prep, portion, prepare and assemble all menu items, following recipes and quality standards to ensure guests have a superior dining experience.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of prep cook experience, can lift up to 50 pounds, and are able to stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Hospitality-driven
• Team-oriented
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Inventory/portioning math applied to prep
• Experience in food service preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and assemble all food items per recipes and standards
• Maintain sanitation and safety across prep areas and equipment
• Support kitchen team and back-of-house as needed
• Complete closing duties and inventory tasks as assigned
• Adhere to company policies and safety guidelines

Skills

Hospitality-driven

Team player

Positive attitude

Inventory math

Experience desired

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To prep, portion, prepare and assemble all food items offered. Executes all food preparation and procedures to ensure that all food products meet the recipe specifications and quality standards of Metz.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reports to work on time and is on the prep station as indicated on the work schedule. Uniform meets company requirements and is maintained and clean. Practices positive personal hygiene and cleanliness habits during all work shifts.
• Prepare food items, preparation equipment, small wares, plate ware, food ingredients, garnishes and supply items needed for effective operation of the station. Reports any problems or discrepancies to Chef/Manager on Duty on a timely basis.
• Assists other kitchen personnel in food preparation and side work according to prep lists. Preps all food product according to the standards and procedures stated in recipe books.
• Preps all food to ensure that all items are prepared according to company specifications, recipes, procedures, plate presentation and quality standards. Ensures our guests have a superior dining experience by correctly prepping food products.
• Maintains the highest degree of sanitation, cleanliness and food safety for work area to include prep tables, counter tops, refrigeration units, floors, walls and shelving.
• Accomplishes all job duties while adhering to all safety guidelines and practices throughout the shift. Immediately reports any unsafe condition or unsafe act, accidents and/or injuries to the Chef/Manager on Duty.
• Supports other Back-of-House positions as needed, providing a seamless Guest experience to all Guests.
• Correctly completes all station closing duties at the end of each shift. Assists other kitchen team members in accomplishing closing duties and kitchen cleanliness.
• Additional duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift, handle, and carry food, small wares, equipment, supplies and paper goods at a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must be able to constantly stand and exert well-paced mobility for a period up to eight hours in length
• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and squat on a frequent basis to receive and store stock, supplies and equipment as well as to work the line during service periods
• Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors, employees, vendors and guests
• Must be able to work in an environment subject to extreme cold (30 degrees), heat (temperatures above 100 degrees), loud noises from equipment and machinery, and fumes, odors, dust and smoke
• The use of cut gloves as that is a company requirement for all BOH personnel for safety of our staff.
• Maintains good grooming habit

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year experience as a prep cook
• Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors, other team members, vendors and guests
• Ability to understand communication in English
• Position may require work on nights, weekends, and holidays

This is a great opportunity for Culinary and Hospitality School Grads!

Metz Culinary Management is growing and we have openings for Rock Star Cooks who shares our passion for Food and Service. We are seeking team members for full and part-time roles in a busy commercial kitchen and café ‘operations setting. Experience is a plus in a Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, or College desired but the door is open for all motivated individuals who understand the basics and bring a positive energy to the team!

LINE AND PREP COOKS

Prepare and present DELICIOUS meals and IMPRESSIVE presentations following our Executive Chef Menus.Ability to inventory and portion ingredients.Additionally, assist in kitchen to include prep, dish room, dry stock and perishable food inventories and sanitation. Experience as a cook or culinary schooling would be ideal but we willing to train the right person with a passion for food.This is a great opportunity for growth!

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience desired
• Ability to apply elementary mathematical statistics that would apply to inventory and portioning
• Willing to roll up sleeves and contribute where needed
• Hospitality-driven
• Able to work and thrive in a team environment
• Brings a SMILE and strong work ethic to the TEAM
• We are a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality to everyone we serve.

We require background checks and drug screening for all employees as part of the on-boarding process. *Daily Pay is an optional employee benefit. Learn more at Dailypay.com