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Cook 1

Areas USA, Inc
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2027

Overview - $21.75 per hour


As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing dishes according to recipes and chef specifications.


If you want a job where no day is the same and where you will interact with people from around the world while developing your hospitality skills, join our team and apply now.


Responsibilities


  • Follow assignments for opening and closing procedures, as well as food production
  • Prepare food and beverage products following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines
  • Set up and operate kitchen equipment
  • Keep workstation and equipment clean, organized, and sufficiently stocked


Qualifications


  • Ability to understand recipes and food abbreviations
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail
  • Ability to follow procedures, take directions, and work in a team environment
  • Basic math skills to understand, calculate, and follow recipe measurements and proportions


Physical Requirements

  • Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions
  • Ability to lift 20 pounds or more
  • Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders
  • Exposure to variable temperatures
  • iew menus and customer orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared and comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items, and packages all products to proper specifications
  • Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked, as well as maintaining the kitchen and storage facilities in a sanitary condition
  • Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
  • Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines


Qualifications


  • At least 2 years of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position
  • Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes
  • Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements


Physical Requirements


  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs to and from freezers and ovens, reach up to seven feet, twist, bend, and squat
  • Standing and walking for the entire length of shift in moderate to high noise levels
  • Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment
  • Exposed to variable temperatures

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $22

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