Cook 2

Educational Catering Inc; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Catering Inc. is seeking a Cook in Savannah, GA to prepare meals by following established recipes and standards. The role focuses on high-quality food production, safe operations, and accurate logs for accountability.

You will manage a designated station, maintain cleanliness, and collaborate with a team to ensure timely meal service. A HS diploma is required; culinary certification is a plus; 2+ years cooking experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; culinary certification or degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in cooking, preferably in a catering or educational environment.
• Proven track record of managing kitchen stations and maintaining production logs/records.

Responsibilities

• Execute production cooking by following established recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Manage and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the cooking station.
• Implement and oversee HACCP protocols to ensure food safety and compliance with health regulations.
• Maintain accurate production logs and records, documenting all aspects of the cooking process for accountability and quality control.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely meal preparation.
• Assist in training and guidance of junior kitchen staff, promoting a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Skills

Production cooking

HACCP

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary certification or degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Purpose:- The Cook at ZTV-ECI is responsible for preparing and cooking meals in accordance with established recipes and standards, ensuring high-quality food production and adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines. The role requires effective management of a designated station and maintaining accurate production logs and records.Key Responsibilities:- Execute production cooking by following established recipes to ensure consistency and quality in all meals prepared.- Manage and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the assigned cooking station, ensuring all equipment is used safely and efficiently.- Implement and oversee Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) protocols to ensure food safety and compliance with health regulations.- Maintain accurate and detailed production logs and records, documenting all aspects of the cooking process for accountability and quality control.- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely meal preparation.- Assist in the training and guidance of junior kitchen staff, promoting a collaborative and efficient work environment.Base Pay: $20.71 per hourHealth & Welfare (H&W) Pay in Lieu of Benefits: $4.93* per hour — provided to employees who opt out of company-sponsored insurance.Total Combined Pay: $25.00 per hour*Required Education:- High School Diploma or equivalent. Culinary certification or degree is a plus.Required Experience:- Minimum of 2 years of experience in cooking, preferably in a catering or educational environment.- Proven track record of managing kitchen stations and maintaining production logs/records.Required Skills and Abilities:- Proficient in production cooking with the ability to follow and execute recipes accurately.- Strong understanding and management of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) protocols.- Excellent organizational skills to manage kitchen stations effectively.- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively.- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.