Temporary Grill Cook

Join Our Culinary Team - Temporary Opportunity!

We're looking for a motivated and energetic individual to support our Culinary Arts program in a temporary role.

In this position, you'll take part in a variety of kitchen duties including set-up, cooking, serving, stocking, and cleaning at our short-order cook station. You'll also play a hands-on role in helping train students under the guidance of our Culinary Arts Instructors and occasionally assist as a cashier when needed.

You'll work closely with the Culinary Arts Coordinator and receive direction from the Program Director.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience, support students, and be part of a dynamic culinary environment!

• Exhibit and model excellent customer service skills and professional culinary skills.
• Practice good organization, sanitation and cleanliness at all times.
• Take orders from customers and use a griddle, grill and deep fryer to prepare, cook, plate and garnish a variety breakfast and lunch foods.
• Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time. Monitor and practice portion control.
• Work with students to train them in short order cooking.
• Assist the Cashier in setting up the salad bar, grill case, and hot food line. Ensure the grill area is appropriately stocked with food products, paper products, and utensils. Replenish items as needed.
• Clean and maintain food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables. This includes but is not limited to changing oil in the deep fryer as needed and cleaning the griddle, grill, refrigeration unit, and all cabinets, counters, and surfaces used during the performance of the short order cook's responsibilities.
• Manage supply inventory by properly stocking grill area, notifying instructors when supplies are low, using the FIFO system for flow of materials, and following restaurant and U.S. Department of Health sanitation guidelines for handling and storage of food products.
• Short order cooks must follow personal cleanliness rules and maintain a clean, neat, "professional casual" appearance at all times.
• Promote the development of positive social skills among students through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Act as back-up cashier when necessary.
• The incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Current food handler's permit required. ServSafe certification preferred.
• Two years of related work experience preferred.
• Preference will be given to individuals with a certificate or degree in Culinary Arts.
• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills.
• Familiarity with griddle, grill, deep fryer, and other kitchen equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to work with individuals of all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Spanish speaking proficiency desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 40 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Risks found in the typical kitchen setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, e.g., safe use of kitchen equipment & cleaning chemicals, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

Working Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

A conditional offer of employment will be made pending satisfactory completion of a background investigation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER