Cook

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar; United States; On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Job summary

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar in the United States is seeking an energetic kitchen team member to support cooks and prep items according to standard recipes and time requirements.

You will assist in dessert prep, store and handle food safely, maintain clean workstations, and follow health guidelines while contributing to a fast-paced dining service.

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand English.
• “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 to safely operate kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items, following recipes and procedures within time limits.
• Assist cooks in the preparation of basic dessert items.
• Preps items according to Prep Lists and par levels.
• Store and handle raw or prepared foods and supplies properly.
• Measure and assemble ingredients; portion meat, fish, and poultry.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment and work surfaces.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary workstation.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and safety guidelines.
• Maintain personal hygiene and dress code.
• Follow safety regulations and report hazards.
• Attend in-service training as assigned.
• Follow all uniform, grooming, safety and sanitation rules.

Skills

ServSafe Certified

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Math skills

Follow instructions (written & oral)

English reading

Auditory & visual skills

Food & beverage specs

Team coordination

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Ovens

Stoves

Dishwasher

Slicers

Coffee machines

Steamer

Mixers

Chef's knives

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks

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 11 PM 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.