DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare menu items according to existing recipes. You will cook dishes that must be impeccably prepared in a timely fashion. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.
Responsibilities
- Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
- Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
- Cook food in various utensils or grillers
- Check food while cooking to stir or turn
- Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
- Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
- Check the quality of ingredients
- Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience working on a kitchen line
- Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
- Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
- Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
- Ability to work in a team
- Very good communication skills
- Excellent physical condition and stamina
- High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
- cook: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- food handler certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
