Cook CD - Standard

Avolta AG; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Avolta AG is seeking a Cook CD in Harrisburg to prepare a variety of cooked foods following recipes and HACCP standards. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and using various kitchen equipment effectively.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in a high-volume or fast casual dining restaurant. This role requires a commitment to food safety and an ability to work in hot environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience in a fast casual dining environment.
• Ability to follow recipes and product directions.
• Ability to communicate instructions and converse comfortably.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooked foods following recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure food safety practices.
• Operate kitchen equipment and prepare ingredients.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds

Bending and twisting abilities

Job description

Airport Location: Harrisburg Int'l Airport
Advertised Compensation: $18.00 to $18.00

The Cook CD – Standard 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 and typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.

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, follows menus, estimates food requirements, checks production and keeps 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 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry
• Requires ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals
• Requires ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Requires 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

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).