Cook AM - $16 per hour

OCI Hospitality; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OCI Hospitality in Glen Allen, Virginia, is seeking an experienced culinary professional to support daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency with recipes and quality standards.

You will forecast needs, maintain equipment knowledge, manage inventory, assist with ordering and receiving, uphold safety policies, and keep the department clean while collaborating with team members to drive operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with poise and professionalism.
• Conduct work-related functions in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to recipes and quality standards.
• Prepare equipment and food based on forecasted needs and events.
• Maintain working knowledge of kitchen machinery operations.
• Stay updated on current menu options, methods, and ingredients.
• Maintain inventory controls and date incoming products.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, and storing food and beverages.
• Help monitor safety policies for guests and team members.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the department.
• Assist team members and other departments to improve ops.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stress management

Professional conduct

Job description

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares foods according to specifications and quality standards established in recipes and procedures
• Prepares equipment and food based on forecasted needs and events
• Maintains working knowledge of all kitchen machinery operations
• Maintains updated knowledge related to current menu options, preparation methods and techniques, and ingredients
• Maintains appropriate inventory controls and dates all incoming products
• Assists in ordering, receiving, and storing of all food and beverage related products
• Assists in monitoring and upholding policies and procedures for safety of guests and team members
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness throughout the department
• Assists team members and other departments as needed to contribute to operational efficiency?
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership

Requirements

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle stressful situations with poise and professionalism
• Conduct work-related functions in a professional manner???