Cook

Perkins Management Services Company; Washington; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins Management Services Company in Washington is seeking a professional cook with strong work ethic to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen. You will follow directions, multitask, and help prepare high-quality dishes that meet our standards and client expectations.

Collaborate with the Executive Chef, ensure proper storage and rotation of products, plan production around serving hours, and maintain hygiene and safety across all stages of food preparation. SERV Safe certification required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a cook.
• SERV Safe certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create diverse menus that align with client and company policies and vision.
• Properly handle, store, and rotate all products.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, ensuring excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of the food.
• Produce high-quality dishes that adhere to the established menu and meet location and client requirements.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety standards are met throughout all stages of food preparation.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment (grills, fryers, griddles).
• Keep the work area neat and clean and maintain equipment.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor with coworkers and customers.
• Follow and communicate instructions from the Executive or Sous Chef.

Skills

Cook experience

Job description

Job Description

The ideal candidate for this position will have previous experience, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and be capable of following directions and multitasking effectively.

We are looking for candidates who will:

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create diverse menus that align with both client and company policies and vision.


• Properly handle, store, and rotate all products.


• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, ensuring that the excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of the food are maintained.


• Produce high-quality dishes that adhere to the established menu and meet the location’s standards as well as client requirements.


• Ensure that hygiene and food safety standards are met throughout all stages of food preparation, from the ingredients to the finished dish leaving the kitchen.


• Operate large-volume cooking equipment, such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and griddles.


• Keep the work area neat and clean at all times, and clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation.


• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor with coworkers and customers.


• Follow and communicate instructions from the Executive or Sous Chef.

Job Requirements

• Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a cook.


• Certifications: SERV Safe certification is required.