Institutional Kitchen Cook — Safe, Efficient Meals

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Kent County, Delaware is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our client’s team. The role focuses on planning menus, preparing meals, and maintaining sanitary kitchen standards to ensure high-quality service.

The ideal candidate has experience as a cook in institutional or commercial settings, strong teamwork, and knowledge of food safety practices. The position involves tray line support and maintaining clean workstations in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a cook in institutional or commercial setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion guidelines.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and prepare meals in line with established recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Cook food safely and efficiently following sanitary regulations and quality standards.
• Assist with tray line setup and distribute meals to designated areas.
• Disassemble serving lines and maintain cleanliness of workstations.
• Ensure all kitchen tools and equipment are properly cleaned and stored.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Kent County, Delaware is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our client’s team. The role focuses on planning menus, preparing meals, and maintaining sanitary kitchen standards to ensure high-quality service.

The ideal candidate has experience as a cook in institutional or commercial settings, strong teamwork, and knowledge of food safety practices. The position involves tray line support and maintaining clean workstations in a fast-paced kitchen.