Cook 2

Areas USA, Inc; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc. is seeking a Cook to lead kitchen operations and partner with management to deliver high-quality food to guests. The role focuses on accurate portioning, recipe adherence, and maintaining sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, portioning, utilizing kitchen equipment, ensuring temperatures, and packaging items to spec. Candidates should have at least 2 years in a back-of-house role and familiarity with prep sheets and recipes.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of back-of-house foodservice experience.
• Culinary program participation preferred.
• Basic math skills for reading and following recipes.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and guest orders to determine type and quantities of food to prepare.
• Properly measure and portion all food items.
• Use kitchen equipment to prepare food (knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens).
• Ensure proper food temperatures and storage.
• Package items to specifications and maintain freshness and quality.
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed.
• Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, sanitized, and stocked.
• Follow health codes and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Back-of-house experience

Read recipes

Math skills

Education

Culinary program (preferred)

Job description

Overview - $20.25 per hourAs a Cook, you will be a visible leader in the kitchen, partnering with the management team to deliver food to quality standards.ResponsibilitiesReview menus and guest orders to determine the type and quantities of food to be prepared, properly measure and portion all food items.Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures.Utilize kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.Ensure freshness and quality of all menu items and packages all products to proper specifications.Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines.Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.Follow and uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations.Performs other duties assigned.QualificationsAt least 2 years of previous experience in a back-of-house foodservice position is required.Participation in a culinary program is preferred.Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.Basic math skills: ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.Physical RequirementsManual dexterity is sufficient to chop, mix, blend, and whip a variety of foods and liquids.Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 pounds.Ability to handle or operate dangerous kitchen equipment.Standing and walking for the entire shift.Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at the waist, bending and squattingPushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops, and brooms.Kitchen environment – noise levels may be moderate-to-high.Work frequently in variable temperatures.