Giant Center General Cook
On-siteHershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Supervise food preparation, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen while maintaining safe, clean, and sanitized work areas. Prepare all food items according to prep sheets and standardized recipes with speed and consistency of quality. Wash and sanitize all kitchen equipment including fryers, grills, tilt skillets, smokers, worktables, sinks, dishwashers, pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. Sweep and mop kitchen floors as needed, remove trash, and break down boxes. Assist the warehouse runner to receive and store food, non-food, and cleaning items while maintaining an orderly operation. Maintain storage areas including temperature, proper labeling, rotations, and purchases utilizing cost-effective practices. Deliver prepared items to assigned areas as needed and perform all duties as assigned by the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
- Must have previous experience (minimum 1 year) in the culinary field
- Must be enrolled in college or technical school for Culinary or Pastry Arts
- Demonstrate ability to train and supervise entry level Culinary and Pastry staff
- Must pass ServSafe Food Handler and Allergen programs within 90 days of employment
- Must be able to project a positive, self-motivated, professional attitude at all times with a willingness to learn
- Ability to follow directions from direct supervisors and Chefs as well as give direction to others
- Possess a working knowledge of food service equipment
- Demonstrate understanding of inventory storage procedures (food, dry stock, liquids, chemicals, etc.)
- Well-honed skill set that includes ability to oversee line production
- Well versed in aesthetic presentation of food items
- Must be versed in standardized food storage and standardized food cooling procedures
- Ability to organize and maintain storage areas including the warehouse
- Display kitchen management skills – oversee staff, mindful of costs, delegate tasks, etc.
- Must use appropriate standards for food preparation and display skills
- Capable of Culinary and Pastry oversight operations of kitchens, food stands, or special events/off-site catering
- Ability to work independently as well as lead teams
- Must be able to read and write and understand English
- Must be able to do physical work and lift a minimum of 35 lbs
- Must wear approved uniform and footwear
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