Food and Beverage - Cook

Hornblower Corp; California (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp is seeking a Cook to prepare and plate food for our events, assist with deliveries, and maintain sanitary workstations. You will follow prep lists and standard recipes, ensure proper food handling, and keep refrigeration areas clean and organized.

The role requires lifting-heavy items, availability for nights, weekends, and major holidays, and the ability to work in a warm environment while delivering strong customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• At least one year kitchen experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to lift and move heavy items.
• Available for nights, weekends and major holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items using prep lists and standard recipes.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.
• Maintain rotation for top quality and freshness.
• Store leftovers correctly and label/date as required.
• Keep refrigerators and work areas clean and organized.
• Ensure stations are cleaned and sanitized at shift end.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment per regulations.
• Follow safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Safety & sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (MS Office)

Job description

Position Summary:

A Cook will prepare food for our events, including cutting, chopping, peeling, etc. and plating Food. You will also assist with processing deliveries and will always maintain safe and sanitary workstations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare all food items using prep lists and standard recipes.
• Follows proper food handling procedures.
• Maintains accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
• Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and accurately store according to company standards.
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment).
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations.
• Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
• Additional Job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year previous kitchen experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Will work for extended periods without sitting.
• The nature of the work may be strenuous, and the work environment may be warm.
• Required to lift and move heavy items such as cases of provisions and large containers of prepared foods.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.