Cook 2

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint in Richmond, VA is hiring a Cook to be a visible kitchen lead, working with management to deliver food to quality standards. The role involves preparing meals, reading menus and guest orders, and maintaining sanitation.

The position requires at least 2 years in back-of-house foodservice; culinary program participation is preferred. You will handle prep sheets, recipes, and accurate portioning, and you must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work during a shift

Qualifications

• 2+ years in back-of-house foodservice
• Culinary program preferred
• Ability to read prep sheets and recipes
• Basic math skills for recipe measurements and proportions

Responsibilities

• Review menus and guest orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared
• Properly measure and portion all food items
• Use kitchen equipment to prepare food (knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens)
• Maintain proper food temperatures and store food correctly
• Package items to specifications and ensure freshness and quality
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties per guidelines
• Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, sanitized, and stocked
• Follow health codes and sanitation regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Back-of-house experience

Culinary program preferred

Prep sheets reading

Basic math for recipes

Job description

Location: 1 Byrd Terminal Drive, Suite 103, RICHMOND, VA, 23250

Overview - $18.20 per hour

As a Cook, you will be a visible leader in the kitchen, partnering with the management team to deliver food to quality standards.

Responsibilities

Review 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.

Qualifications

At 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 Requirements

Manual 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 squatting.

Pushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops, and brooms.

Kitchen environment - noise levels may be moderate-to-high.

Work frequently in variable temperatures.