Cook II

Levy Restaurants; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy Restaurants in Detroit seeks a Cook II to assist in the preparation and cooking of a variety of foods while upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

You will learn to read menus, estimate requirements, and follow standardized recipes, supporting inventory and service standards under supervision. This role offers growth within Compass Group USA.

Qualifications

• Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements.
• Prepares and cooks food following recipes and production records.
• Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements and procures items from storage or supplier.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with recipes and standards.
• Adjusts oven and equipment temperatures as guided.
• Measures and mixes ingredients using various utensils and equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, adds garnishes and sauces per directions.

Job description

Position Title: Cook II

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success.

Job Summary

Summary: Learns to assists in the preparation and cooking of various food items prior to being considered a qualified, skilled cook. Maintains food safety and sanitation standards in the preparation and kitchen areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements. Orders food from supplier or procures it from storage.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.
• Learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles.
• Helps measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods under guidance. Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others.
• Tests food by tasting, smelling and piercing to determine that it is cooked.
• Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, and adds gravies, sauces and garnishes to fill orders as directed.
• Washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables and fruits.
• Butchers chicken, fish and shellfish as directed.
• Bakes bread, rolls, cakes and pastry as course of instruction permits.
• Maintains work area and equipment. Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner.
• Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: http://www.levyrestaurants.com/who-we-are/

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates Of Levy Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

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Levy is a member of Compass Group USA