Cook

McGlynns Pubs; Town of Dover (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; 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 local restaurant in New York is seeking an experienced Cook to join their team. Responsibilities include food preparation, ensuring adherence to food safety practices, and responding to guest feedback. Ideal candidates should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and possess effective communication skills. Prior experience and certifications are preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred, not required.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking quality.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, grills, and roasters.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Respond to guest feedback with urgency and professionalism.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication skills

Prioritization and organization of multiple tasks

Ability to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy

Ability to work standing for extended periods of time

Education

ServSafe or Food Handler’s certification

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!