Cook 3rd Shift Halfway

AC&T; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

AC&T Halfway Travel Center in Hagerstown, MD is hiring a Cook for the 3rd shift. You will prepare a variety of hot and cold items, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and follow food safety guidelines as part of a fast-paced service team.

Requirements include 18+ years old, English proficiency, ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and availability on weekends/holidays. Experience preferred; benefits include 401(k), health and dental insurance, PTO and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years of age or have a work permit.
• Be able to speak, read, understand and write the English language.
• Be able to react to a fire by lifting a fire extinguisher weighing 20 pounds and moving it to the fire area.
• Be able to tolerate exposure to gasoline fumes and cleaning products.
• Be able to enter and work in a cooler at a temperature of 38 degrees up to 15 minutes at a time.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and extended hours when and if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work the stove, oven and steamer – using pots as large as five gallons full of various products and weights.
• Placing and removing ingredients from the hot surfaces when appropriately cooked and separating into smaller pans.
• Baking and steaming ingredients and removing from units.
• Prep – making salads, breaking down products for immediate use, and creating products for all cold units and catering orders.
• Baking Cakes – mixing cake batter and placing it into a full sheet pan and transporting it 20-25 feet to the oven and removing 25 lb. product after baked.
• Mixing homemade frosting in 3 gallon stand mixer.
• Lifting 40 lbs. and carrying up two steps to table.
• Frosting, slicing and boxing cakes.
• Washing Dishes – Continuous bending at the waist, extending both arms and placing some dishes above head level.
• Working with hot water and dish detergent.
• Performs other tasks & duties as assigned or required.

Skills

English proficiency

Food preparation

Safety awareness

Weekend availability

Job description

Cook 3rd Shift Halfway# Cook 3rd Shift HalfwayHalfway Travel Center - Hagerstown, MD 21740## OverviewSalary Range$16.00 - $16.00 Hourly## Description**JOB TITLE:** Cook **FLSA:**Non-Exempt**DEPARTMENT:** Kitchen**REPORTS TO:** Kitchen Manager**GENERAL SUMMARY:**To serve AC&T customers promptly, courteously friendly and enhance the image of AC&T by preparing delicious food. AC&T is a service company whose goal is to make every shopping experience profitable and pleasurable.**PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Maintains proper customer relations and service.* Maintains contact with the Store/Kitchen Manager.* Maintain inventory control.* Maintain all monies and the safekeeping of equipment, store records, and other Company property assigned to him/her.* Maintain vendor control during his/her shift.* Is responsible for any guidelines set up by the Manager that are not contrary to Company policies.* Maintaining a clean kitchen within the standards set by the store/kitchen manager.* Adheres to State regulations in regards to food service.* Is responsible for abiding by all Company rules and regulations designated herein and later as the Company deems necessary.* Work the stove, oven and steamer – using pots as large as five gallon s full of various products and weights.* Placing and removing ingredients from the hot surfaces when appropriately cooked and separating into smaller pans.* Baking and steaming ingredients and removing from units.* Prep – making salads, breaking down products for immediate use, and creating products for all cold units and catering orders.* Baking Cakes – mixing cake batter and placing it into a full sheet pan and transporting it 20-25 feet to the oven an removing 25 lb. product after baked. Mixing homemade frosting in 3 gallon stand mixer. Lifting 40 lbs. and carrying up two steps to table. Frosting, slicing and boxing cakes.* Washing Dishes – Continuous bending at the waste, extending both arms and placing some dishes above head level. Working with hot water and dish detergent.* Performs other tasks & duties as assigned or required.## Qualifications**MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:*** Be at least eighteen years of age or have a work permit.* Be able to speak, read, understand and write the English language.* Be able to react to a fire by lifting a fire extinguisher weighing 20 pounds and moving it to the fire area.* Be able to tolerate exposure to gasoline fumes and cleaning products.* Be able to enter and work in a cooler at a temperature of 38 degrees up to 15 minutes at a time.* Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and extended hours when and if necessary.**Experience:*** Kitchen/Cook: 1 year (Preferred)**BENEFITS:*** 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Vision insurance