Grill Cook | OCC Dining Services

American Food & Vending; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K Match

Meal during shift

Referral bonus

Employee Assistance

Flexible hours

Medical, Dental, Vision

Uniforms & Shoes

Career growth

Job summary

American Food & Vending in Syracuse, NY is hiring a Grill Cook to prepare and grill menu items with accuracy and efficiency. You will maintain quality, portion control, and presentation while delivering friendly, attentive service in a busy dining environment.

You’ll work with a flat top and open flame grills, handle safe food storage and rotation, and help keep the kitchen clean and organized. We offer weekly pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Hospitality/food service experience with grill experience.
• Basic knife skills preferred.
• Able to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Dedicated to excellence in hospitality and dining experiences.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Cook and grill menu items at a designated station.
• Operate a stove top, flat top, and open flame grill.
• Carry pans and trays safely between work areas.
• Prepare and serve food per guest specifications.
• Store foods with proper wrapping, dating and rotation.
• Retain temperature logs and production records.
• Keep supplies stocked; restock coolers; take inventory.
• Set up and break down stations; clean equipment and utensils.
• Follow state and local food safety regulations.
• Deliver friendly, professional service to guests and team.
• Communicate effectively and stay organized.
• May operate POS for orders and to-go items.
• May take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Grill cooking

Food safety

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Knife skills

Learning agility

Tools

Flat top grill

Open flame grill

Stove top

Safety equipment

Job description

Pay: $17 - $18 Pay varies by location

Location: Syracuse, New York

Summary: A Grill Cook with American Dining Creations ensures exceptional dining through accurate and efficient preparation, portion, grilling and presentation of menu offerings. Successful Grill Cooks multitask, while providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. By providing outstanding service, a smile, and appetizing food, our Grill Cooks create a memorable dining experience for our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Cook, grill and serve menu offerings within a designated station.
• Utilize a stove top, flat top, open flame grill and other necessary kitchen equipment.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator in accordance with established safety standards.
• Prepare and serve food and any goods per guest specifications.
• Stores foods in designated areas following standard wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
• Retains temperature logs and production records in an efficient manner.
• Keep supplies replenished, coolers restocked, and takes inventory as directed.
• Set-up and breakdown stations, clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, dishes for designated workstation.
• Adhere to all state and local food production, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Remain focused on customer satisfaction through providing excellent service to all guests, clients, and team members.
• Listen well and communicate in a professional and friendly manner.
• Be efficient and organized.
• May operate POS to complete orders, and package “to go” items.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous hospitality/food service experience, utilizing a flat top or open flame grill.
• Basic knife skills a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-quality environment.
• Self-motivated achiever, eager to learn and interested in taking on additional roles and responsibilities.
• Must be dedicated to excellence in hospitality and have a desire to offer a great dining experience.
• Ability to cross train and cross utilize skills.
• Safety and detail oriented.
• This position requires lifting 30lbs, bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing for scheduled shifts.

About Us

Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.

Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.

Our Mission

To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.

Our Vision

To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.

Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.

Family – Treat people as family.

Integrity – Do the right thing.

Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency.

Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day.

Teamwork – Win together.

American Dining Creations Offers:

• Weekly Pay
• 401K with match
• Delicious employee meal and beverage during your shift
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Some positions may include flexible hours and shifts
• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided
• Learning and advancement opportunities

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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