Dinner Cook

MERANI HOSPITALITY; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K & Employer Match

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

MERANI HOSPITALITY seeks a part-time cook for Parkway Prime Steakhouse in Niagara Falls, NY. The role covers preparation, cooking, and presentation across various stations in a high-volume kitchen. You will lead in the absence of the Executive Chef and ensure sanitation and quality standards are met.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or culinary training, 1–5 years of experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen with speed and quality.
• Strong understanding of cooking methods and food safety.
• Ability to lead in absence of Executive Chef.

Responsibilities

• Provide high hospitality service on designated station.
• Prepare and cook items according to recipes and standards.
• Assist in maintaining sanitation and stocking workstation.
• Support leadership during Chef’s absence.

Skills

Leadership

Fast-paced environment

Quality focus

Education

High School or culinary diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Parkway Prime Steakhouse - Niagara Falls, NY, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School Or Equivalent, Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service,

SALARY RANGE:

$18-$21/hour- based on work experience

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off
• 401K & Employer Match
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a cook, you would be working on a variety of stations in a high-volume kitchen environment. He/She is responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for the guests through preparation, cooking, and food presentation. Takes leadership role during the absence of the Executive Chef. Must adhere to all sanitation regulations and requirements and responsible for the correct handling and preparation of all food items and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or culinary diploma required.
• One to five years of minimum previous experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with speed and quality.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide the highest and most efficient level of hospitality service to the hotel guests.
• Works in the designated station as set by Executive Chef.
• Able to operate kitchen equipment like braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Able to produce quality product in a timely and efficient manner for the guests or staff.
• Cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
• Have general knowledge of cooking temperatures, making soups & sauces, preparing entrees, and vegetable preparation.
• Replenishes service lines as needed and restocks and prepares the workstation for the next shift.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, workstations, tables, tools, knives, and other equipment.