Cook - Hibiscus Bar & Cafe - USVI Airport

Starbucks; Bucksport (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee and beverage chain is seeking a Cook to deliver superior guest service by preparing and plating food according to quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, basic cooking skills, and the ability to work in temperature variations. This position requires standing for long hours and the physical capability to lift and move items. A commitment to food safety and hygiene is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have six months of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and plates food products according to production requirements.
• Maintains food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ensures proper cooking temperatures of equipment.

Skills

Basic food preparation

Cooking skills

Ability to communicate in English

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cooking utensils

Job description

Overview

Purpose / Position Summary: Support the operation to deliver Superior Guest Service by performing duties which includes: cooking and plating food products in accordance with production requirements and quality standards. Maintains a safe sanitary work environment.

Responsibilities

• Cooks, plates, and follows portion standards for food products in accordance with production requirements.
• Organizes and plans activities by reviewing daily pull and prep lists.
• Cooks and stores food at required temperature; labels, dates, and rotates all products in accordance with company standards.
• Tests foods for proper cooking standards using methods such as tasting, smelling, measuring devices or other utensils.
• Monitors and maintains proper cooking temperatures of large volume equipment such as grills, deep fryers, ovens, broilers, and roasters.
• Maintains food preparation area, cleans all equipment and workstations immediately after use or as required.
• Follows safe food handling and proper hygiene practices.
• Adheres to workplace safety standards for operating and maintaining equipment and reports any equipment malfunction to management immediately.
• Performs opening and/or closing side works according to established checklists.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Previous Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); six months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills: Knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking skills; Must be able to properly identify and use various cooking utensils and equipment.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and effectively communicate information individually and in small group situations to customers and co workers; Ability to understand the English language both written and verbal.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and common fractions.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply reasonable understanding in carrying out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand during 6-8hr shift, and use hands to manipulate and operate objects, tools or controls; Reaches, bends, stoops, shakes, stirs and wipes; The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and taste or smell; The employee must be able to hear well amongst loud background noise; Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-pound cases several times per shift. Frequent immersion of hands in water and other cleaning agents.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work in various hot and cold temperatures.

EEO / Equal Opportunity: Equal Opportunity Employer
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