Short Order Cook, Part Time

Chartwells Higher Education; Kansas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Cook to prepare food in line with corporate standards and to ensure quality service at all times. This role involves mise en place, high-volume production and collaborating with other departments.

The successful candidate will have proven cooking experience, a food safety certification, a certificate from a recognized cooking school, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with industry best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use per health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety cert

Cooking certificate

Cooking methods knowledge

Accuracy & speed

Best practices

Independence & teamwork

Communication skills

Physical ability

Education

Food Safety Certification

Cooking school certificate

Job description

67851-Douglas CollegeNW-P | 67851
700 Royal Ave.
NEW WESTMINSTER, BC V3M 5Z5, CAN

Description

Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare "mise en place" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications:

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Cooks? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.