Fry Cook - Fast-Paced, High-Volume Kitchen (Day Shift)

PeopleReady; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next-day pay

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Job summary

PeopleReady of South Portland, ME is seeking a Fry Cook for Portland, ME. You will prepare meals in a high-volume kitchen, sauté, grill, fry, and ensure safety standards while contributing to menu items and catering orders.

Ideal candidates are 18+, with knife skills and experience in institutional kitchen settings. Shifts include 1st shift; position is on-site with potential for various schedules. Contact the branch for more information.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in a high-volume institutional environment is preferred.
• Good knife skills and knowledge of food preparation.
• Able to work all areas of the kitchen.
• Stand in kitchen environment for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in a large volume establishment
• Saute, grill, fry, and cook ingredients according to food safety guidelines
• Chop, slice, and wash fruits and vegetables
• Make salads, desserts, and complete meals
• May create menus and follow recipes
• Assist with catering orders and prepare trays for customers
• Clean the kitchen area, take out trash, mop floors and wipe down the dining area when needed

Skills

High-volume environment

Knife skills

Food prep

Kitchen versatility

Job description

PeopleReady of South Portland, ME is seeking a Fry Cook for Portland, ME. You will prepare meals in a high-volume kitchen, sauté, grill, fry, and ensure safety standards while contributing to menu items and catering orders.

Ideal candidates are 18+, with knife skills and experience in institutional kitchen settings. Shifts include 1st shift; position is on-site with potential for various schedules. Contact the branch for more information.