Cook & Food Runner

WizeHire, Inc; Savannah (TN); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ARK in Savannah, TN is seeking a cook to prepare meal ingredients, dishes, condiments, and other items as directed, while maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow recipes, handle produce and meat, and team with staff. Compensation is $14 hourly.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics.
• Prior related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu dishes with ingredients as directed.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Maintains compliance with health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Stamina

Time management

Stress management

Education

High school diploma

Vocational kitchen training

Tools

Kitchen equipment basics

Job description

The cook will prepare meal ingredients, dishes, condiments, and other items as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

Prepares menu dishes with ingredients as directed.

Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.

Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.

Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.

Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.

Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling,
and hygiene codes and standards.

Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Basic understanding of, or the ability to learn, basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.

Basic understanding of, or the ability to learn, food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

Ability to work well as part of a team.

Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

Prior related experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.

Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold in a kitchen environment.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.

Manual dexterity to cut and chop food and perform other related tasks.

Compensation

$14 hourly

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