Part-Time Cook

O PA; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

O PA in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare and serve high-quality meals. Responsibilities include cooking, seasoning, and presenting food to patrons, as well as following health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and experience with standard kitchen equipment. The position offers an hourly rate starting at $20.00 and requires a commitment to collaboration and integrity.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Possess ServSafe Certificate or State/City Food Handlers Card.
• Knowledge of quality control and costs in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Produce visually appealing and tasty foods to standards.
• Season and cook food according to recipes and experience.
• Follow all safety rules to prevent accidents.

Skills

Standard kitchen equipment usage

Food safety knowledge

Food preparation techniques

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Kitchen utensils and equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Produce visually appealing and good tasting foods to Omaha Performing Arts standards. Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foodstuffs as required. Serving customers during meal periods.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Season and cook food according to recipes and experience.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, taking temperatures. Adjust seasoning to customer tastes.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to patrons.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Follow all safety rules and actively prevent accidents.
• Commitment to the service values and ethics of the client company.
• Ability to use basic computer programs for inputting and organizing data and menus.
• Comply with all ServSafe and HACCP programs and principles.
• Possess ServSafe Certificate or State/City Food Handlers Card.
• Promote O-pa Core Values of Trust, Collaboration, Integrity and Inclusion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Ability to correctly and safely use standard kitchen equipment (chefs’ knives, convection ovens, rotating rack ovens, meat and cheese slicing machines, steamers, mandolins, grills and broilers).
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for food preparation.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. Employee must be able to work on their feet 7.5hrs/day excluding breaks.
• Employee has to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods.

Position starts at $20.00/hour