Cook - Sports & Social Cary

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A local hospitality company in Cary is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare and cook orders in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of cooking experience, knowledge of food safety standards, and the ability to work efficiently in a team. This role includes maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and ensuring quality food presentation.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience of cooking in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of cooking, following recipes, and presentation.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food handler card required.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations timely.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food preparation

Communication skills

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

Overview

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Sports & Social Cary is a one-of-a-kind sports bar and social lounge located in downtown Cary. The venue will feature multiple TV screens with state-of-the-art AV technology, an impressive LED display showing several games and events, and an elevated dining and beverage experience including made-from-scratch menu items, curated cocktails, live music and events, and interactive social games.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform more than one task at a time.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience of cooking on a fast paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Requirements

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Restaurants