Cook

Kaskaid Hospitality; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaskaid Hospitality is seeking an on-site kitchen team member to prepare all food items according to standard recipes and timings. You will assist with basic desserts, prep per lists, and ensure proper storage and sanitation.

The role requires maintaining hygiene, following safety rules, and adhering to uniform guidelines. Responsibilities include measuring ingredients, portioning meats, and using kitchen equipment safely while coordinating with cooks to reduce waste and meet busy service

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items following standard recipes and procedures.
• Assist cooks in the preparation of basic desserts.
• Preps assigned items according to Prep Lists and par levels.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
• Measures and assembles ingredients for standard recipes; portions meat, fish, poultry.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment and surfaces.
• Maintain workstation in a safe, sanitary condition.
• Follow health department guidelines for food handling.
• Practice proper food handling to minimize waste and cost.
• Maintain personal hygiene and dress code compliance.
• Follow safety regulations and report hazards.
• Attend in-service training as assigned.
• Follow uniform, grooming, safety and sanitation rules.

Skills

Read English

ServSafe certification

Basic math

Follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Auditory/visual skills

Food & beverage knowledge

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Ovens

Stoves

Dishwasher

Slicers

Coffee machines

Steamer

Mixers

Chef's knives

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits.
• Assist cooks in the preparation of basic dessert items.
• Preps assigned items according to the Prep Lists and par levels set by management.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
• Properly measures and assembles ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes. Cuts and/or portions meat, fish and poultry.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Comply with department’s dress code.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Follow all designated uniform, grooming, safety and sanitation rules and regulations

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to read and understand the English language.
• “ServSafe” Certified is a plus
• Basic mathematical skills for measurements
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communicative skills.
• Auditory and visual skills
• Knowledge of the Company’s food & beverage specifications.
• Organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job:
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Ovens
  • Stoves
  • Dishwasher
  • Slicers
  • Coffee machines
  • Steamer
  • Mixers
  • Chef's knives, etc.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an hourly paid position. Days and hours of work vary according to business hours and job requirements. Business operates seven (7) days a week; and hours start as early as 9 AM and can go as late as 2 AM depending on the work required.

Work Culture

Our Cooks carry out our Vision of Being the Leading Purveyor of the Spirit of Hospitality by making sure Every Guest is Leaving Happy! This role will require fast paced service done with a smile and a high level of communication with guests, co workers, Managers and Chefs.