Cook I

Express Employment; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment is seeking cooks to join a fast-paced kitchen, preparing meals with consistent quality and presentation for a high-volume service. You will follow established recipes, work across stations as needed, and maintain a clean, sanitary workstation while collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure guest satisfaction.

Experience in busy kitchens and a commitment to food safety are essential to thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes and presentation specs.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in a high-volume environment with consistent quality.
• Follow established recipes and presentation specifications set by the executive chef or kitchen management.
• Cook food in quantities according to the menu and guest count.
• Monitor quality, sanitary preparation, and presentation in the assigned area.
• Work all stations in the outlet with flexibility to rotate as needed.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment and store food safely.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment.
• Assist in developing menu items and daily specials.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

High-volume environment

Team player

Job description

Job Description

Cooks needed!!!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and cook meals in a high-volume environment, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
• Follow established recipes and presentation specifications, as set by the executive chef or kitchen management.
• Cook food in quantities according to the menu and the number of people to be served.
• Monitor all aspects of food service in the assigned area to ensure quality, sanitary preparation, and presentation.
• Correctly work all stations in the outlet with flexibility to assess and rotate within those areas to assist the team in keeping up with business demands.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment, handling and storing food in compliance with food safety requirements.
• Safely and efficiently operate various kitchen equipment.
• Assist in the development of menu items and daily specials.
• Collaborate closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations and exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation.

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