Cook- Aletitude- $18/hr | GRR Airport

Paradies Lagardère - Retail; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to deliver an exceptional dining experience. In this role, you will prepare high-quality meals while ensuring cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. Your attention to detail and ability to work under pressure will be crucial as you follow recipes and maintain food safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team-oriented environment where your contributions will directly impact guest satisfaction. If you are passionate about cooking and providing great service, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a high-volume dining environment.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals while adhering to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Assist with training new staff and ordering supplies.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Food Safety Practices

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary School Training

Job description

Position Description Summary:

The Cook provides a supreme dining experience to guests by preparing high quality meals. The Cook's main goal is to ensure that guests will always enjoy exceptional dining experiences. Cleanliness of the food service area and equipment is top priority in this position. The Cook's main goal is to execute dishes and food at 100% recipe adherence. The cleanliness of the kitchen area/work area is a top priority. The Cook's responsibility will include maintenance of a safe work environment and proper food and supply storage. The Cook must be able to work well under pressure, detail-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with every guest, business partner and peers.
• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving andserving food items.
• Accountable for compliance with all local, state, federal laws and regulation including thoserelating to food safety.
• Samples products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices.
• Regularly restocks all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Assist with ordering and planning food supplies.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management.
• Assist with training new cooks and other restaurant staff and offering assistance as needed.
• Monitor proper rotation and dating of prepped and food items
• Maintain clean organized work environment that is free of safety hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED; Training from a culinary school will be an asset
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers.
• Food handler's card may be required according to local and or state regulations. California
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with guest
• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively
• Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Proficiency required in reading, writing and mathematics
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing on ladder, and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in environment with varying temperatures

PARADIES LAGARDERE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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