Full-Time Helper Cook - Morning Kitchen Support

Eurest USA; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colorado Paid Sick Leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

including Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Job summary

Eurest is hiring for a full-time HELPER COOK position at a Colorado Springs location. The role supports kitchen operations, learns basic cooking, and assists senior cooks under supervision.

Responsibilities include following recipes, food safety standards, and interacting with team and customers. The position offers full-time benefits and a path to develop culinary skills in a corporate foodservice environment.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience required.

Responsibilities

• Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements. Orders food from supplier or procures it from storage.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.
• Learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles.
• Helps measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods under guidance. Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others.
• Tests food by tasting, smelling and piercing to determine that it is cooked.
• Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, and adds gravies, sauces and garnishes to fill orders as directed.
• Washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables and fruits.
• Butchers chicken, fish and shellfish as directed.
• Bakes bread, rolls, cakes and pastry as course of instruction permits.
• Maintains work area and equipment. Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner.
• Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Job description

Eurest is hiring for a full-time HELPER COOK position at a Colorado Springs location. The role supports kitchen operations, learns basic cooking, and assists senior cooks under supervision.

Responsibilities include following recipes, food safety standards, and interacting with team and customers. The position offers full-time benefits and a path to develop culinary skills in a corporate foodservice environment.