Cook - Taste of Smithfield - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Smithfield, Virginia, is seeking a Cook who can accurately prepare and plate a variety of menu items while adhering to recipes, quality standards and food safety guidelines. The role requires stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will follow portion sizes, assist with prep, maintain a clean station, and collaborate with the team to deliver consistent dishes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience in a well-rated restaurant, 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.

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 indish-washing and maintain a clean dish pit when dishwasher hasn't arrived for the day.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Customer service

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Food Handler's Card

Job description

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.

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, policiesand procedures.Also performs other duties in the areas of food and final platepreparation 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 indish-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

2+ years of cooking experience in a well-rated restaurant, 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

Frequently works in hot environment

Must wear approved uniform, clean non-slip shoes & socks, hairnet or hat

Ability 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 Available No

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.