Theme Cook

Areas USA, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc in Austin, TX is seeking a Cook to prepare ingredients and guest orders while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. You will work with serving staff, track temperatures, and ensure proper storage of foods.

Responsibilities include opening/closing duties, rotating stock, and following prep sheets with accuracy. A physical, fast-paced environment offers learning opportunities and room to grow within the culinary team.

Qualifications

• Back-of-house experience preferred.
• Ability to read recipes and prep sheets.
• Basic math skills for measurements and portions.
• Must be physically able to perform duties, including lifting and standing long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to meet portion sizes and quality standards in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and safe storage of ingredients.
• Keep workstations, coolers, and equipment clean and stocked.
• Assist with opening, closing, and end-of-day inventory per guidelines.

Skills

Back-of-house experience

Food preparation

Reading prep sheets

Basic math

Physical stamina

Job description

Overview - $25.92 per hourAs a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing ingredients and guest orders, communicating with serving staff, keeping workspaces clean, and adhering to food preparation and food storage health and safety guidelines. Apply now and take the first step towards your rewarding culinary career.ResponsibilitiesPrepare food to comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items, and packages all products to proper specificationsKeep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stockedUse waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheetPerform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelinesQualificationsAt least 1 year of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice positionAbility to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipesBasic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurementsPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift 50 lbs. or more, reach up to seven feet, bend, and squat, and carry large pans from ovens or freezersStanding and walking for the entire length of shift in moderate to high noise levelsManual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipmentExposed to variable temperatures