Cook

The TemPositions Group; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Short-term disability

401(k)

Employee assistance

Childcare assistance

Discounts

Paid holidays

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

The TemPositions Group is seeking versatile Culinary Professionals for Line Cooks, Food Prep Assistants, and Deli Specialists to support high-volume corporate and school dining accounts in New York.

In this fast-paced kitchen, you will manage stations, perform precise mise en place, and prepare items to match recipe standards while adhering to sanitation and safety guidelines. Training and growth opportunities are available across multiple culinary stations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional culinary experience required.
• Solid knife skills and familiarity with standard kitchen equipment.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Must wear non-slip kitchen shoes and maintain a professional uniform.
• Food Handlers or ServSafe certification is a plus (not required).

Responsibilities

• Station Management: set up, stock, and maintain workstations with all necessary ingredients and equipment.
• Mise en Place: high-volume prep including cutting, chopping, mixing, sauces.
• Culinary Execution: cook menu items to exact recipes and standards using various methods.
• Sanitation & Safety: maintain a clean-as-you-go workflow; ensure health guidelines are followed.
• Safety Compliance: follow gloves and non-slip footwear safety protocols.

Skills

Culinary experience

Knife skills

Adaptability

Team communication

Uniform standards

Food safety cert.

Job description

As we enter our peak season, we are seeking versatile, dependable Culinary Professionals to join our team. We have immediate openings for Line Cooks, Food Prep Assistants, and Deli Specialists to support our high-volume corporate and school dining accounts. Whether you are an experienced cook or looking to grow your skills in a professional kitchen, we provide a fast-paced environment focused on quality and safety.

Primary Responsibilities

• Station Management: Efficiently set up, stock, and maintain workstations with all necessary ingredients and equipment.
• Mise en Place: Execute high-volume food preparation including precision cutting, chopping, mixing, and sauce preparation.
• Culinary Execution: Cook menu items to exact recipes and standards using various methods (grilling, frying, sautéing, etc.).
• Sanitation & Safety: Maintain a \"clean-as-you-go\" workflow; manage the set-up and break-down of work areas in strict accordance with health department guidelines.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all workplace safety protocols, including the mandatory use of cutting gloves and non-slip footwear.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of professional culinary experience preferred.
• Technical Skill: Solid knife skills and familiarity with standard industrial kitchen equipment.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in fast-changing, high-pressure environments.
• Professionalism: Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Uniform Standards: Must provide and wear non-slip kitchen shoes and maintain a professional kitchen uniform.
• Certifications: Food Handlers Certificate or ServSafe Certification is a significant plus (but not required).

Why Join Our Team?

Diverse Environments: Gain experience in both corporate settings and educational dining.

Immediate Starts: Rapid onboarding for qualified candidates.

Growth Potential: Opportunities to work across different skill levels and culinary stations.

Benefits:

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription coverage
• short-term disability
• 401(k)
• employee assistance
• childcare assistance
• discounts
• paid holidays
• longevity bonuses

Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

EOE:

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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