Station Cook

American Food & Vending; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K with match

Employee meals during shift

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours and shifts

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Job summary

American Dining Creations, a division of American Food & Vending, is seeking a Station Cook at our Tyler, Texas location. You will set up, prepare, and serve menu items across stations (Grill, Pizza, Deli, Salad Bar, Seasonal, Specialty) while delivering friendly, high-quality service to guests.

Responsibilities include following standards, handling food safely, and maintaining logs and records. Opportunity to learn, cross-train, and advance with benefits and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Hospitality/food service experience required.
• Basic knife skills a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with willingness to take on additional duties.
• Commitment to hospitality excellence and great dining experience.
• Willingness to cross-train and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve menu offerings for designated station(s).
• Carry pans, kettles, and trays safely between workstations and fridge.
• Serve food per guest specifications.
• Store foods with proper wrapping, dating, and rotation.
• Maintain temperature logs and production records.
• Restock supplies and assist with inventory as directed.
• Set up and break down stations; sanitize equipment and utensils.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Knife skills

Fast-paced environment

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety oriented

Physical stamina

Job description

Pay varies by location

Location: Tyler, Texas

Summary: A Station Cook with American Dining Creations ensures exceptional dining through the set up, preparation, and serving of menu offerings to our guests. Stations may include Grill, Pizza, Deli, SaladBar, Seasonal, and Specialty menu items. By providing outstanding service, a smile, and amazing food,our Station Cooks create a memorable dining experience for our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Follow standards to prepare and serve menu offerings for designated station(s).
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator inaccordance with established safety standards.
• Serve food and any goods per guest specifications.
• Stores foods in designated areas following standard wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotationprocedures.
• Retains temperature logs and production records in an efficient manner.
• Keep supplies replenished, may restock coolers, and take inventory as directed.
• Set-up and breakdown stations, clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, dishes for designatedworkstation.
• 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.
• 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 andresponsibilities.
• Must be dedicated to excellence in hospitality and have a desire to offer a great diningexperience.
• Ability to cross train and cross utilize skills.
• Safety and detail oriented.
• This position requires lifting 30lbs unassisted, bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing forscheduled shifts.

About Us:

American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States.

At American Dining Creations, we recognize that all corporate and education dining partners are unique. We pride ourselves on creating programs and providing dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader.

We pair superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, providing every client with the highest operation standards and flexibility and responding quickly with creative menus, comprehensive concepts, and top-notch service.

Our full range of dining and catering amenities elevates the guest experience by providing outstanding and memorable dining solutions for students, guests, and faculty.

We currently operate nationwide dining accounts, employing over 2,000 people and serving hundreds of thousands daily. Our services include full café dining emphasizing our Fresh Difference culinary philosophy, mobile ordering, catering, events and our grab-and-go program, My Fresh Market. We stand committed to providing true partnership, customization, and 24/7 support.

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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