Cook

Continental Events; Warner (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

At-work dining perks

Flexible schedules

Generous PTO

Total rewards program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Continental Events in Warner, NH is seeking a motivated culinary professional to create a consistent quality food and exceptional customer service. You will follow recipes, manage prep, and maintain a clean, safe cooking station.

Responsibilities include producing high-quality dishes, adhering to menus, multitasking during service, and engaging with guests to enhance their dining experience. A strong team mindset and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge about food handling, sanitation, and safety.
• Must have good hygiene and hand washing skills
• Able to communicate with others daily
• Must have good knife/production skills
• Attention to details
• Time management
• Able to multi-task
• Follow instructions (written/verbal)
• Understand food labeling, serving temperatures, FIFO, and engage customers
• 1–3 years cooking experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality food product
• Oversee that our product tastes, looks, and provides adequate portions
• Be able to read and follow Company recipes
• Ensure your work area is clean, well-organized and has good sanitation
• Good time management to keep oneself on track
• Adherence to daily menu and prep lists
• Ability to work independently on their assigned station
• Create value through our services
• Anticipate customers’ needs ahead of time
• Build a rapport with repeat customers
• Provide a positive experience through engagement and presentation
• Be an effective communicator
• Suggestively sell add-ons to orders
• Enjoys working with others
• Excellent communication (with co-workers and customers)
• Willing to jump in where needed
• Eagerness to learn new skills
• Take direction well/ Flexible to change
• Leads by example
• Positive attitude, create positive work environment
• Enjoys being “hands‑on” with customers
• Consistent work and output
• Additional projects and assignments as needed.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Time management

Team player

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

FIFO knowledge

Quick on feet

Customer service

Education

Culinary education in progress/completed

Job description

Responsible for creating a consistent quality product and culinary experience, while also providing exceptional customer service, presentation, and a clean and safe eating environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality food product
• Oversee that our product tastes, looks, and provides adequate portions
• Must have good basic knife skills, production skills
• Be able to be read and follow Company recipes
• Ensure your work area is clean, well-organized and has good sanitation
• Good time management to keep oneself on track
• Adherence to daily menu and prep lists
• Ability to work independently on their assigned station
• Create value through our services
• Anticipate customers’ needs ahead of time
• Build a rapport with repeat customers
• Provide a positive experience through engagement and presentation
• Be an effective communicator
• Suggestively sell add-ons to orders
• Enjoys working with others
• Excellent communication (with co-workers and customers)
• Willing to jump in where needed
• Eagerness to learn new skills
• Take direction well/ Flexible to change
• Leads by example
• Positive attitude, create positive work environment
• Enjoys being “hands‑on” with customers
• Consistent work and output
• Additional projects and assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge about food handling, food sanitation, and safety.
• Must have good hygiene and hand washing skills
• Able to communicate with others daily
• Must have good knife/production skills
• Attention to details
• Quick on your feet
• Time management skills
• Able to multi‑task
• Able to follow instruction (written/verbal)
• Understand properly food labeling, serving temperatures, FIFO, and able to engage the customer
• Working knowledge about food handling, food sanitation, and safety
• 1 – 3 years previous cooking experience preferred
• Must possess use of all kitchen equipment and report any deficiencies including knife handling skills and cooking techniques such as braising, sauté, sear and grill
• Must possess proper recipe conversion and measuring
• Serve Safe and Allergen Certification preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends
• In process or completion of culinary education preferred

Benefits

• Full‑time team members are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, parental leave, 401(k) with company match, at‑work dining perks, flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a total rewards program. Team Members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.
• Part‑time Team Members are eligible for our 401(k) with company match, at‑work dining perks and team members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.

Location‑specific perks may also include wellness programming, on‑the‑job training, corporate‑hosted courses, certifications and team events.