Cook 3

Areas USA, Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc. is seeking a Cook 3 in Orlando, FL. You will lead in the kitchen, plan menus with management, train staff, operate equipment, and ensure health codes and sanitation standards are met.

You will monitor quantities, labor, and overhead costs while delivering high-quality food to guests. Responsibilities include reviewing menus and orders, maintaining proper temperatures, storing items correctly, and keeping all kitchen areas sanitary and stocked.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
• Basic math skills to calculate and follow recipe measurements.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and store items correctly.
• Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean and organized.
• Monitor waste and record on spoilage sheet.
• Perform opening, closing, and end-of-day inventory.

Skills

Back-of-house experience

Reading prep sheets

Basic math skills

Job description

Overview - $20.50 per hourAs a Cook 3, you will showcase your skills and be a visible leader in the kitchen. Partnering with management team members, you will plan menus, deliver food to quality standards, train kitchen team members, operate kitchen equipment, uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations, and monitor the quantities, labor, and overhead costs. Ready to bring the heat and leave a lasting culinary legacy? Apply today and showcase your unique expertise.ResponsibilitiesReview menus and customer orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared and comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items, and packages all products to proper specificationsKeep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked, as well as maintaining the kitchen and storage facilities in a sanitary conditionUse waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheetPerform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelinesQualificationsAt least 2 years of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice positionAbility to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipesBasic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurementsPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs to and from freezers and ovens, reach up to seven feet, twist, bend, and squatStanding and walking for the entire length of shift in moderate to high noise levelsManual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipmentExposed to variable temperatures