Cook CD - Skilled

Avolta AG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food service company in Charlotte, NC is seeking a skilled Cook CD to prepare and season food items while adhering to food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of cooking experience in a high volume setting and must be knowledgeable about various cooking methods and procedures. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of cooking experience in high volume or fast casual dining.
• Knowledge of sauces, soups, sauté, broiler, fry, and pantry items.
• Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, cook, taste, and serve food items.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation practices.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain work station cleanliness.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience in high volume cooking

Job description

Summary

The Cook CD - Skilled is responsible for preparing cooked foods, and must be able to perform all station functions of Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned management of which associate is capable of performing; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times. This is a non‑exempt position.

Essential Functions

• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products
• Tastes products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment; Measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables
• Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product
• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

• Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of closely related cooking experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment
• Requires food knowledge pertaining to Sauces, Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions
• Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates
• Frequently works in hot environment
• Supervisor/Lead experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)