Cook 1

Areas USA, Inc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc. is seeking a Line Cook in New York to prepare dishes according to recipes and chef specifications.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, interact with diverse teammates, and support daily food production while maintaining high sanitation standards. Responsibilities include opening and closing procedures, food prep per guidelines, operating kitchen equipment, and keeping workstations clean and stocked.

Qualifications

• Understand recipes and food abbreviations.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail.
• Able to follow procedures and take directions in a team setting.
• Basic math to calculate and follow recipe measurements.

Responsibilities

• Follow assignments for opening and closing procedures.
• Prepare food and beverages according to recipes and guidelines.
• Set up and operate kitchen equipment.
• Keep workstation and equipment clean, organized, and stocked.
• End-of-day inventory and waste control per guidelines.

Skills

Recipe literacy

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Basic math

Job description

Overview - $20.98 per hourAs a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing dishes according to recipes and chef specifications.If you want a job where no day is the same and where you will interact with people from around the world while developing your hospitality skills, join our team and apply now.ResponsibilitiesFollow assignments for opening and closing procedures, as well as food productionPrepare food and beverage products following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelinesSet up and operate kitchen equipmentKeep workstation and equipment clean, organized, and sufficiently stockedQualificationsAbility to understand recipes and food abbreviationsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detailAbility to follow procedures, take directions, and work in a team environmentBasic math skills to understand, calculate, and follow recipe measurements and proportionsPhysical RequirementsConstant standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motionsAbility to lift 20 pounds or moreAbility to move rapidly and coordinate multiple ordersExposure to variable temperaturesiew menus and customer orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared and comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items, and packages all products to proper specificationsKeep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked, as well as maintaining the kitchen and storage facilities in a sanitary conditionUse waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheetPerform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelinesQualificationsAt least 2 years of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice positionAbility to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipesBasic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurementsPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs to and from freezers and ovens, reach up to seven feet, twist, bend, and squatStanding and walking for the entire length of shift in moderate to high noise levelsManual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipmentExposed to variable temperatures