Cook/Prep Cook

Chief of Staff, LLC; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chief of Staff, LLC in Hyattsville, MD, is seeking enthusiastic cooks to prepare food according to recipes and production guidelines, while strictly following food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures in a fast-paced kitchen. You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and other equipment, cook using multiple methods, and portion dishes to specification.

Candidates should have experience as a cook or in a related role, know basic math, and demonstrate strong interpersonal

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely utilizes a variety of utensils, including knives
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co- workers, etc.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation

Skills

Culinary experience

Math skills

Interpersonal & communication

Food safety knowledge

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and team-oriented individuals to join our culinary team.

In this role, you will be responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely utilizes a variety of utensils, including knives
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co- workers, etc.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 25 lbs.

Accommodations for those with disabilities are available upon request