Cook II: Fast-Paced Kitchen Specialist

ADP, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Cook II in San Francisco, CA to join the Back of House. The selected candidate will work a full-time, non-exempt schedule and bring restaurant cooking experience. A culinary degree is desirable but not required, with strong emphasis on food safety and station-based cooking.

The role requires good communication, ability to follow recipes, maintain cleanliness, and collaborate with kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment. Training and supervision will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Refined verbal communication skills.
• At least 2 years of previous line experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred.
• Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills as a Cook II.
• Able to work single station in the kitchen.
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Sufficient math skills to work through recipes, ingredients, calculating recipe amounts, and figuring portion size.
• Must hold a valid food handlers’ card.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Must be able to maneuver through all areas of the property.
• Must be able to tolerate varying noise levels, temperature, and illumination and air quality.
• Requires mobility and prolonged standing and sitting.
• Requires lifting at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Set-up and break down work station.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Prepare meat, fish, vegetables and desserts in accordance with specified recipes.
• Coordinate output of assigned station.
• Comply with work assignments from Management and Cook I level.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of work area.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Calm under pressure

Math skills

Food safety awareness

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school/training desirable

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Cook II in San Francisco, CA to join the Back of House. The selected candidate will work a full-time, non-exempt schedule and bring restaurant cooking experience. A culinary degree is desirable but not required, with strong emphasis on food safety and station-based cooking.

The role requires good communication, ability to follow recipes, maintain cleanliness, and collaborate with kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment. Training and supervision will be provided as needed.