Cook II

Areas USA, Inc; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision benefits

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off & holidays

Life insurance & assistance program

Employee meal program

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc. is seeking a Main Cook (Cook II) to accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot items while preparing and portioning products for cooking. You will also garnish plates and ensure high-quality presentation for all menu items.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and collaborating with managers and dining room staff. Comprehensive benefits and overtime opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Good communication skills.
• Good teamwork approach to daily tasks.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel.
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods (up to 10 hours).

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other items for cooking on broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other equipment.
• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and kitchen rules.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food at line stations.
• Portion food prior to cooking per recipes.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary workstation and equipment.
• Prepare items for various cooking methods with seasoning or marinating.
• Plate and garnish dishes as per presentation standards.
• Assist in food prep during off-peak periods.
• Close the kitchen with a checklist and assist others as needed.
• Attend meetings and contribute improvement ideas.

Skills

Kitchen prep

Cooking

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Tools

Broilers

Ovens

Grills

Fryers

Pasta cookers

Sauté burners

Convection oven

Flat top

Refrigeration

Job description

Job Title:Main Cook (Cook II)Department:OperationsPay Rate: $26.00 per hourReports To:Kitchen Manager/Concept ManagerStatus:Non-ExemptBroad Functions: Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.Main Duties and Responsibilities:1. Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.2. Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.3. Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.4. Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.5. Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.6. Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.7. Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.8. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.9. Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.10. Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.11. Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.12. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.Skills and Qualifications:1. A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.2. At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.3. Good communication skills4. Good teamwork approach to daily tasks5. Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel.6. Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.7. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).EEOC:We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, or veteran status.Physical Demands:The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate 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 associate is regularly required to stand for long periods oftime, use hands and fingers, communicate verbally, and hear. The associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, taste, and smell. The associate is also occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel,crouch, crawl, and either lift or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.Benefits:We offer full-time eligible employees affordable medical insurance, dental and vision benefits, along with a variety of voluntary insurance options. Our benefits package includes company-sponsored life insurance, a free employee assistance program, competitive paid time off, company holidays, and a 401k retirement plan with company match. Plus, enjoy access to discount programs for travel and entertainment and a location meal program. In addition, this position is eligible for overtime and overnight differentials.