Cook - Taste of Smithfield - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods, Inc; Smithfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Cook for the Taste of Smithfield on the 2nd shift in Smithfield, VA. The role involves preparing, seasoning, and cooking items per recipes, while maintaining food safety standards and plating with care.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of cooking experience, strong time management, and a customer-service mindset. Culinary training is a plus. Flexible schedule required, including weekends and evenings, with no relocation offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience in a well-rated restaurant, preferred but not required.
• Strong time management skills.
• Culinary training is preferred, but not required.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Customer service focused, team player mentality.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends/evenings.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must have a Food Handler's Card.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Plates and garnishes dishes to present appealing meals.
• Follows food safety guidelines for temps and handling.
• Keeps kitchen clean and organized; labels and rotates stock.
• Assist with dishwashing when needed and maintain dish pit.

Skills

Cooking experience

Time management

Culinary training

Work ethic

Customer service

Team player

Flexible schedule

Stand for long

Food Handler's Card

Job description

## Cook - Taste of Smithfield - 2nd ShiftApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Smithfield, VAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-2026-7692**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.**Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. **Apply Now!****Your Opportunity****The Taste of Smithfield Restaurant**The Cook is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing, seasoning and cooking all menu items in accordance with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, recipes, policies and procedures. Also performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for menu item plates.Position is located in Smithfield, Virginia. No relocation offered, must provide own transportation. This is not a general laborer position in the Plant.**Core Responsibilities*** Prepares food in accordance with food safety preparation guidelines to include cooking temperatures and times and presents food on the plate in a generally pleasing fashion.* Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving & serving food items to include soups, sandwiches, meats, vegetables & other menu products.* Inspect kitchen prior to beginning cooking to ensure up to standard regarding food safety guidelines, inspects all food items before use for any sign of cross contamination or spoilage.* Handles, stores, labels, & rotates all products properly & in accordance to applicable state laws.* Keeps kitchen free of health code violations. Cleans kitchen on daily schedule outlined by executive chef.* Estimates expected food consumption; then requisitions or purchases supplies, or procures food from storage.* Consults with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs & special event needs.* FIFO foods to ensure top quality food execution.* Assist in dish-washing and maintain a clean dish pit when dishwasher hasn’t arrived for the day.*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.***Qualifications***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.** 2+ years of cooking experience in a well-rated restaurant, preferred but not required.* Strong time management skills.* Culinary training is preferred, but not required.* Strong work ethic and commitment to uncompromising quality.* Customer serviced focused, team player with a willingness to help other employees when needed.* Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekend and evening shifts.* Ability to work shifts with long periods of walking and standing.* Must have Food Handler's Card.**Work Environment & Physical Demands***The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*Frequently works in hot environmentMust wear approved uniform, clean non-slip shoes & socks, hairnet or hatAbility to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.Ability to bend, twist & stand for long periods of time;Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, & hot plates.Relocation Package AvailableNo