Cook

famousdavescareers; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Famous Dave's in New York state seeks a kitchen associate to produce and maintain high-quality items per recipes and specs. You will uphold safety, sanitation and food standards while staying on schedule and in uniform.

Responsibilities include timely station readiness, adherence to recipes, portion control, cleanliness, and stock management. The role requires flexibility for nights, days, weekends, and holidays with strong teamwork and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload.
• Strong communication with team members and superiors.
• Excellent attention to detail and initiative.
• Professional image and responsible behavior are essential.
• Positive attitude and teamwork are required.
• Safe food handling and safety are top priorities.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain quality of menu items per recipes and specs.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and food standards are met.
• Be ready at scheduled time in proper uniform.
• Adhere to recipes, ingredients, and portion controls.
• Stock supplies and prep support ahead of rush periods.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Work efficiently with pace and organization.
• Communicate effectively with team and supervisors.
• Follow OSHA guidelines and maintain a safe work environment.
• Receive, rotate, and stock food as needed.
• Assist with prep and other production steps as required.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Professional image

Team player

Food safety awareness

Job description

Job Summary:

To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all OSHA guidelines
• Safe food handling
• Receiving, rotating and stocking food
• Prep support as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player

Qualifications:

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays