Cook I

richmond; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond is seeking an entry-level kitchen associate to prepare food in quantity, maintain high standards of quality, and follow sanitation and cooking procedures. The role involves cooking, cleaning, and setting up kitchen areas to ensure efficient operation.

Responsibilities include following recipes, monitoring temperatures, and assisting with daily duties. Requires basic culinary knowledge, ability to multitask, and strong teamwork to support serving lines and food safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
• Friendly and service-oriented with a focus on quality.
• Knowledge of basic culinary practices and safe handling of food.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food according to recipes and portions.
• Cleans, cuts, and cooks meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and starches.
• Garnishes foods and maintains cleanliness of kitchen areas.

Skills

Multitasking

English communication

Team collaboration

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

As an entry level kitchen position working under direction, this position prepares food in quantity and is responsible for maintaining high standards for food quality while practicing proper sanitation, food safety, and cooking procedures.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIE:

Operations : (90%)

• Cooks and prepares food as directed according to established recipes, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions. Cooking may include display cooking
• Cleans, cuts, and cooks all food products as assigned, including meat, fish, poultry, starches, and vegetables
• Garnishes foods
• Cleans, sets up, and breaks down kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
• Operates kitchen, line equipment and machinery according to established safety procedures
• Covers, labels, and dates all food products, and follows all food safety rules for proper storage
• Monitors serving lines and ensures an adequate supply of food items, per the menu of the day, for the entire service period
• Monitors and records temperatures of foods stored in refrigeration, in hot boxes, and on the serving line to ensure safe temperatures
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Additional Duties : (10%)

• Maintains cleanliness of the production's areas
• Washes pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment, as needed

CONTACTS :

Contacts are primarily with direct supervisor and others in group or department to give and receive information.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT :

Food services

QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge, skills & ability :

• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Friendly and service-oriented
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Basic knowledge of culinary practices and techniques
• Knowledge of quantity food production principles and safe food handling practices
• Safe food handler certification preferred, or certification obtained within one year of hire, required. Required dependent upon assigned unit

Education & experience :

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• One year of related work experience preferred

Work Schedule:

• Full-time; Nonexempt
• 11:30am-8:30pm, Sunday through Saturday 5 days/week, rotating schedule

Pay Structure:

Grade 1 Hourly ( $16.75 to $18.25 per hour)