Cook 2 I The View

Highlands College; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands College in Birmingham, AL seeks a skilled line cook to assist The View Culinary Team with meal preparation, inventory, and kitchen sanitation in a fast-paced college dining environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining station cleanliness, assisting with deliveries and proper storage, and communicating kitchen needs to supervisors. Prior line cook experience in upscale settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and clear communication are essential.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures is preferred.
• Ability to receive coaching and training to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality meals according to The View’s recipes.
• Ensure excellence of food inventory management.
• Assist in all food preparation for various stations.
• Follow all food health and safety requirements.
• Facilitate cleaning and sanitization of dishes, cookware, and utensils.
• Maintain cleanliness of all aspects of the kitchen.
• Assist with deliveries and proper storage of items.
• Communicate kitchen needs to supervisors.
• Work assigned station based on operational needs.
• Demonstrate efficiency in one station.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Coachability

Education

Associates or Certificate in Culinary Arts

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities:

This role will assist The View Culinary Team to operate efficiently and effectively by assisting with all food preparation, cooking, cleaning kitchen workspaces, and washing dishes. This position reports to the Culinary Leadership of The View.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare high quality meals according to The View’s recipes.
• Ensure excellence of food inventory management.
• Assist in all food preparation for various stations.
• Follow all food health and safety requirements.
• Facilitate all cleaning and sanitization of dishes, cookware, and utensils.
• Maintain cleanliness of all aspects of the kitchen.
• Assist with deliveries and proper storage of items.
• Communicate kitchen needs to supervisors.
• Work assigned station based on operational needs.
• Demonstrate a high level of efficiency in one station.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

• Uphold the Statement of Faith, Core Values, and DNA of the College.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Existing knowledge of food safety procedures is preferred.
  

Qualifications

Personal Characteristics:

• Demonstrates a genuine interest in supporting others.
• Ability to receive coaching and training to improve performance.
• Highly focused, self-starter with an elevated level of energy and positive outlook.
• Ability to remain resilient under pressure and effectively adapt to multiple demands, ambiguity, and rapid change.

Education/Experience:

• Preferred Experience:
  • 1 years as a line cook in a relative upscale environment
  • Associates or Certificate in Culinary Arts
• Required Experience:
  • 1 year as a line cook in a relative upscale environment.

Extent of Public Contact:

• Low

Physical Demands:

• Good physical condition is required.
• Moderate exposure to physical risk.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Direct Reports:

• This position is not a team lead for any Highlands College teammates.