What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Cook position at BROOKEFIELD PARK?
Overview
Join our dynamic culinary team as a Culinary Cook, where your passion for food and dedication to excellence will shine! In this vital role, you will craft delicious, high-quality dishes that delight our guests and uphold our commitment to food safety and culinary standards. Whether working in a fast-paced restaurant environment or a catering setting, your expertise in food preparation and kitchen operations will help create memorable dining experiences. We value energetic, detail-oriented professionals eager to bring their culinary skills to the table and grow within a vibrant food industry environment.
Duties
- Prepare and cook a variety of menu items with precision, adhering strictly to recipes and presentation standards
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including grills, braising pots, poaching stations, and food production appliances
- Ensure all food handling practices meet safety regulations and sanitizing procedures to maintain a clean and hygienic workspace
- Assist in menu planning by providing input on ingredient selection and dish presentation
- Support high-volume food production for both dine-in service and catering events, maintaining quality and consistency
- Participate in food safety management protocols, including proper storage, labeling, and sanitation of ingredients and utensils
- Collaborate with dietary department staff to accommodate special dietary needs and ensure meal compliance
Skills
- Proven experience in food preparation within restaurant or catering environments, with fine dining experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques such as grilling, braising, poaching, and other cooking methods
- Excellent knife skills for precise cutting, slicing, and portioning of ingredients
- Familiarity with operating various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Ability to follow recipes accurately while maintaining high standards of food quality
- Experience in dietary aide tasks or dietary department operations is a plus
- Knowledge of food safety sanitizing procedures and food handling regulations to prevent contamination
- Skilled in meal preparation for large quantities while ensuring consistency across all dishes
- Previous experience in high-volume production settings demonstrating efficiency under pressure
- Strong understanding of food industry standards related to food safety management and serving protocols
Embark on a culinary journey with us—where your skills will be celebrated, your creativity encouraged, and your impact felt every day!
Pay: $18.25 - $23.25 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23