Cook

Oak View Group; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality food in a fast-paced kitchen. Responsibilities include cooking, portion control, and maintaining cleanliness. Suitable candidates should possess a valid food handling certificate and effective communication skills.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package food items to order.
• Maintain quality and sanitation standards.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Valid food handling certificate

Job description

Overview

The Cook is responsible for preparing menu items using cooking equipment in a fast-paced environment. The Cook must adhere to high food quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include portion control, minimizing food waste, and maintaining sanitation standards while operating in the kitchen.

For Part-Time roles: Benefits include a 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Responsibilities

1. Cooking and packaging food items prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
2. Receiving verbal orders from front counter staff for guest food requirements.
3. Maintaining quality and production standards for all menu items, ensuring food is fresh and of high quality when served.
4. Controlling portions and serving temperatures of all products.
5. Cleaning, stocking, and restocking workstations and displays.
6. Operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, fryers, and ovens.
7. Ensuring work areas and equipment are clean, food is properly stored, utensils are sanitized and stored, and floors are swept and mopped at the end of each shift. The Floor Supervisor must check out the Cook to confirm cleanliness standards are met.
8. Maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
9. Demonstrating excellent attendance in accordance with company standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management, and guests to foster a positive work environment.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possession of a valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.