Cook

Culinesse, LLC; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Culinesse, LLC is seeking a hands-on Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead by example and handle high-volume catering, preparing and presenting a variety of hot and cold items for meals and events.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with servers and training apprentices, ensuring quality, safety, and timely service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a Cook or related culinary position preferred.
• Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions to improve performance.
• Ability to listen attentively and follow directions.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Present food using proper plate presentation techniques.
• Coordinate completion of menu items with server.
• Prepare work checklist and organize work stations for each shift.
• Check and maintain coolers and storage areas for cleanliness, quantity and quality of food.
• Supervise or train apprentices or extern chefs as needed.
• Prepare stocks, soups, sauces, bisques or mayonnaise; cook meat, poultry, fish and seafood.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality experience

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Are you a hands-on, innovative leader, with hospitality experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment? Are you able to influence and embrace change by initiating creative solutions?

Are you a hands-on, innovative leader, with hospitality experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment? Are you able to influence and embrace change by initiating creative solutions? Culinesse, LLC is looking for a Cook to join our team! A Cook who can lead by example and has experience with high volume catering services. The Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special/catered events. The general responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, those listed below (under “Tasks”). These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements. This is a highly collaborative position that requires the ability to balance multiple tasks at one time, prioritize, work with diverse constituencies, and address competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Tasks

• Present food using proper plate presentation techniques;
• Coordinate completion of menu items with server;
• Prepare work checklist and organize work stations for each shift;
• Check and maintain coolers and storage areas for cleanliness, quantity and quality of food;
• Requisition of food with necessary approvals according to policy;
• Take proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment;
• Work in a team-oriented environment and under demanding conditions;
• Help train or offer direction to apprentice or extern chefs;
• Prepare stocks, soups, cold soups, sauces, bisques or mayonnaise for serving;
• Prepare and cook meat, poultry, fish and seafood;
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption;
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent;
• Two to three (2-3) years’ experience as a Cook or related culinary position is preferred;
• Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions, to monitor or assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action;
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying;
• Must comply with any dress code requirements;
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.