Cook

Ashby Hospitality Group; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A hospitality company in Newark is seeking an experienced Cook to join their team. Responsibilities include preparing food, ensuring safety and sanitation standards, and responding to guest feedback. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Previous cooking experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred, not required.
• ServSafe or Food Handler’s certification preferred, not required.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to work standing for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe food-handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication skills

Prioritization and organization skills

Ability to lift heavy objects

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! Prepare all served food. Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours. Memorize, record, and comprehend menu items, abbreviations, plate appearance, and portions. Follow standard recipes and special diet orders. Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes. Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred, not required.
• ServSafe or Food Handler’s certification preferred, not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Prioritization and organization of multiple tasks
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy
• Ability to work standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to read and follow recipes

Complete our short application today!