Cook

Job description

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurant; Order supplies; Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices; Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters; Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock; Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking; Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience; Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods; Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment; Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons; Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils; Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption; Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches; Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods; Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs; Prepare relishes and hors d'oeuvres; Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage; Cut and bone meat prior to cooking; Plan and price menu items; Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.

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Optional employer sponsored health insurance through Blue Care Network is available as payroll deductions of 9.83% of W-2 wages and capped for single coverage at $419.23/month whichever amount is less. Acceptance of employer sponsored health insurance plan is not a condition for employment. If health insurance is elected, payroll deductions of the premium set forth above will be deducted from the employee's paycheck.
The employer does not provide housing or board during the term of employment however the employer does have a limited number of optional shared housing units available for rent by seasonal workers at a cost to the worker of $79.95 per week and $200 deposit refundable upon inspection at end of season. Use of employer provided housing is not a condition of employment. The housing is within walking distance of the worksites. If a worker rents housing from the employer, the employee will be asked to agree to have the rent deducted from their paycheck.

Special Requirements

The days and hours of work will vary depending on scheduling and the level of business but will generally be 6 days per week with rotating days off. The business is open 7 days per week, Friday-Thursday (including Saturday and Sunday). Examples of daily work schedules include: 10:00am 4:15pm, 6:00am 12:15pm, 11:00am 5:15pm, 3:00pm 9:15pm, 4:00pm 10:15pm, 5:00pm 11:15pm, 6:00pm 12:15am, 7:00pm 1:15am, approximately 37.5 hours per week with some occasional overtime during busy times. Weekend, holiday, and night work will be required. Must be available to work all shifts.