Cook 1-Cafe-FT

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

ViziRecruiter,LLC. is seeking an experienced kitchen staff member in Kansas City, Kansas. This role involves preparing and cooking food according to departmental standards while ensuring kitchen cleanliness and inventory management. Candidates should have a high school diploma and knowledge of food preparation methods.

The position offers competitive benefits including a wellness program, day-one medical coverage, and a 401(k) match, along with an annual performance bonus. The job requires excellent knife skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of culinary standards and operational guidelines.
• Ability to work closely with culinary leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to meet departmental standards.
• Monitor culinary standards and operational guidelines.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food preparation quality.

Skills

Food preparation methods

Knife skills

Butchery of meats and seafood

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare and/or cook food to meet departmental standards or as directed.
• Measure, convert and make recipe substitutions without affecting quality.
• Work closely with Sous Chef to monitor culinary standards and operational guidelines including kitchen areas, food preparation activities and facilities.
• Administer all aspects of food preparation, ensuring kitchen is clean, well‑stocked and problem‑free.
• Efficient preparation of all food‑related items based on established recipes and plating procedures for both batch and individual plated with attention to maintaining appropriate volume, quality, cleanliness and attractiveness.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of kitchen equipment to include safe operations and regulation of temperatures for proficient cooking times and temperatures.
• Proficient at soups, sauces, starches, thickeners and emulsifiers.
• Perform the functions of any culinary task assigned within kitchen such as broiler, sauté, Asian and prep when needed.
• Proficient in the butchery of all meats and seafood.
• Must adhere to regulatory, department and company policies.
• Write prep list and take inventory.
• Partner with culinary leadership to work as a team to ensure coordinated workflow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Exhibit excellent knife skills, classic cuts and sharpening. Assist in operation of other food and beverage venues as needed.
• Attend all departmental and company training programs or meetings as directed.
• Properly maintain, clean and sanitize equipment and work areas to meet departmental standards or as directed.
• Perform all job duties in a safe and responsible manner.
• Meet department uniform, appearance and grooming requirements. This includes purchasing and wearing slip‑resistant safety shoes when performing all job duties.
• Perform other job‑related and compatible duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for assigned function.

Benefits

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well‑being. Specific benefits such as day‑one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.