First Class Workforce Solutions is looking for experienced and passionate Cooks of all types to help support a fast-paced team. Cooks are responsible for preparing to meet specific customer preferences, and they’re often required to handle tasks in other areas of the kitchen in addition to their stations. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and like cooking, this role is for you.
Grill Cook Responsibilities:
- Specialize in preparing dishes that involve grilling, broiling, or using open flames.
- Handle and cook various proteins, including steaks, burgers, chicken, and fish.
- Ensure precise temperature control to achieve desired flavors and textures in grilled items.
- Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace, including storage areas.
- Follow proper food handling and sanitation standards to ensure kitchen hygiene.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team for timely and efficient food preparation.
- Monitor inventory levels, communicating shortages or replenishment needs.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations governing food preparation and storage.
- Always follow food service sanitation regulations.
- Safely and efficiently operate kitchen equipment and appliances.
- Foster a positive and team-oriented atmosphere in the kitchen.
Line Cook Responsibilities:
- Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
- Preparing the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers, and snacks.
- Plating prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance.
- Work with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.
- Prepare and measure ingredients for menu items, following specified recipes.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace, including storage areas.
- Follow proper food handling and sanitation standards to ensure kitchen hygiene.
- Monitor inventory levels, communicating shortages or replenishment needs.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations governing food preparation and storage.
- Always follow food service sanitation regulations.
- Safely and efficiently operate kitchen equipment and appliances.
- Foster a positive and team-oriented atmosphere in the kitchen.
Prep Cook Responsibilities:
- Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep.
- Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
- Ready ingredients before service for use by the line cooks in the preparation process.
- Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
- Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees.
- Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace, including storage areas.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team for timely and efficient food preparation.
- Monitor inventory levels, communicating shortages or replenishment needs.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations governing food preparation and storage.
- Always follow food service sanitation regulations.
- Safely and efficiently operate kitchen equipment and appliances.
- Foster a positive and team-oriented atmosphere in the kitchen.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or chef.
Chef Responsibilities:
- Oversee all kitchen operations to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Develop, update, and maintain menu offerings, recipes, and food presentation standards.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks, prep cooks, and other kitchen staff.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen employees to ensure high performance and consistency.
- Ensure all food is prepared according to recipes, quality standards, and portion guidelines.
- Monitor food quality, taste, appearance, and presentation before service.
- Manage food inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage procedures.
- Control food and labor costs while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction.
- Create staff schedules and ensure appropriate kitchen staffing levels.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace, including storage areas.
- Follow proper food handling and sanitation standards to ensure kitchen hygiene.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations governing food preparation and storage.
- Always follow food service sanitation regulations.
- Safely and efficiently operate kitchen equipment and appliances.
- Collaborate with management and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented atmosphere in the kitchen.
- Address kitchen issues and resolve operational challenges in a timely manner.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Sous Chef Responsibilities:
- Assist the Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and food preparation activities.
- Supervise cooks, prep cooks, and other kitchen staff during food service.
- Ensure all food is prepared according to established recipes, quality standards, and portion specifications.
- Assist with training and mentoring kitchen staff to maintain consistency and efficiency.
- Monitor food quality, presentation, and preparation techniques throughout each shift.
- Assist with inventory management, including ordering, receiving, and stocking food and supplies.
- Help control food waste and maintain proper portion control practices.
- Coordinate food preparation to ensure timely and accurate order completion.
- Step into leadership responsibilities in the Chef’s absence.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace, including storage areas.
- Follow proper food handling and sanitation standards to ensure kitchen hygiene.
- Monitor inventory levels, communicating shortages or replenishment needs.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations governing food preparation and storage.
- Always follow food service sanitation regulations.
- Safely and efficiently operate kitchen equipment and appliances.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team for timely and efficient food preparation.
- Foster a positive and team-oriented atmosphere in the kitchen.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chef or kitchen manager.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires significant walking and the ability to work in a standing position for 8-hour shifts.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, as needed.
- Stamina to handle repetitive and multiple tasks while maintaining focus in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Hiring Essentials:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in the role or in a similar role required.
- Proficient in reading and executing standardized recipes.
- Have a strong working knowledge of proper food handling, safety, and sanitation practices.
- Culinary education or training is desirable.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Reliable and consistent transportation.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- Willingness to submit to a Drug Test and Criminal Background Check.
First Class Workforce Solutions is the area's leading staffing and recruiting agency for Food Service and Hospitality positions. With over twenty-five years of experience, we provide employers with proven staffing solutions that drive business growth, mitigate risks, and enhance the bottom line. Our reputation for quality placement performance spans various sectors, including corporate cafeterias, hospitals, hotels, sports complexes, catering companies, and more. We are actively seeking individuals with strong customer service skills, recent experience, and knowledge relevant to the positions they are applying for. Join First Class Workforce and be part of a team committed to delivering workforce solutions that matter.
Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
