Cook - Odyssey & Spirit of Boston

Hornblower Corp; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CityCruisesUS is seeking a Cook to prepare food for events, from cutting to plating, while keeping stations safe and sanitary. You will assist with deliveries and maintain clean, organized kitchens.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and good communication with coworkers and guests. Experience in a fast-paced food service environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of kitchen experience preferred.
• Maintain safe and sanitary workstations.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and on holidays.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items using prep lists and standard recipes.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.
• Rotate food to assure top quality and freshness.
• Store leftovers according to company standards.
• Keep refrigerators and work areas clean and orderly.
• Clean and sanitize stations and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment per food safety rules.
• Follow safety policies and report accidents.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

A Cook will prepare food for our events, including cutting, chopping, peeling, etc. and plating Food. You will also assist with processing deliveries and will always maintain safe and sanitary workstations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare all food items using prep lists and standard recipes.
• Follows proper food handling procedures.
• Maintains accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
• Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and accurately store according to company standards.
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment).
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations.
• Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
• Additional Job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year previous kitchen experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Will work for extended periods without sitting.
• The nature of the work may be strenuous, and the work environment may be warm.
• Required to lift and move heavy items such as cases of provisions and large containers of prepared foods.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

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