About this role
Overview - $20.50 per hour
As a Cook, you will be a visible leader in the kitchen, partnering with the management team to deliver food to quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Review menus and guest orders to determine the type and quantities of food to be prepared, properly measure and portion all food items.
- Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures.
- Utilize kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.
- Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
- Ensure freshness and quality of all menu items and packages all products to proper specifications.
- Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines.
- Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
- Follow and uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations.
- Performs other duties assigned.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of previous experience in a back-of-house foodservice position is required.
- Participation in a culinary program is preferred.
- Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
- Basic math skills: ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.
Physical Requirements
- Manual dexterity is sufficient to chop, mix, blend, and whip a variety of foods and liquids.
- Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to handle or operate dangerous kitchen equipment.
- Standing and walking for the entire shift.
- Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at the waist, bending and squatting
- Pushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops, and brooms.
- Kitchen environment – noise levels may be moderate-to-high.
- Work frequently in variable temperatures.
EEOC Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, or veteran status.
Other facts
About Areas USA, Inc
Areas is one of the world leaders in Food & Beverage and Travel Retail. Every year, the company welcomes 350 million customers across more than 2,000 restaurants and stores in 11 countries in Europe, the United States, Mexico, and Chile.
As a benchmark restaurant operator in the travel industry, Areas is committed to quality and operates in major and minor transport hubs worldwide, such as airports, train stations, and motorway travel plazas, as well as in key locations within trade fair venues and leisure centers.
With a strong culture of operational excellence, Areas possesses deep insight into travelers’ needs and offers the most extensive portfolio of restaurant concepts on the market. This enables the company to consistently deliver the ideal offering, tailored to the 900,000 customers it serves every day.
In the United States, Areas operates in some of the country’s busiest airports and travel hubs, partnering with leading brands and developing its own concepts to create a diverse and high-quality dining experience for travelers. The U.S. business has become a key growth driver for the company, strengthening its global footprint and showcasing its ability to adapt to different markets and traveler preferences.
What you'll do
- As a Cook, you will prepare food according to quality standards and ensure proper food temperatures and storage. You will also maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and comply with health codes and sanitation regulations.
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