Cook - Avenue
$35,360–$52,000 year
On-siteLong Branch, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Control food usage to minimize waste and prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner. Advise supervisor of low inventory items, assist in receiving and taking inventory, and restock items as needed through the shift. Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed state and local Health Board inspection requirements, keeping work areas clean, neat, and well-organized. Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor and may assist with ware washing or other kitchen duties. Perform more than one task at a time while promoting teamwork through daily communication with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests. Requires at least one year of cooking experience on a fast-paced kitchen line, ability to lift items up to 75 pounds, and may involve working nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- At least one year experience of cooking on a fast paced kitchen line and food preparation experience
- Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation
- Communication skills
- Reading and writing abilities
- Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances
- Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays
- Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds
- Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner
- Handling food, objects, products and utensils
- Bending, stooping, kneeling
Desired Qualifications
- Culinary certified training preferred
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