What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Part Time Cook position at Fronimos Downtown?
Overview
Join our dynamic culinary team as an Experienced Part Time Cook, where your passion for food and dedication to quality will shine! In this role, you will bring your culinary expertise to prepare delicious, high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment. Your experience in food preparation, menu planning, and food safety will help create memorable dining experiences for our guests. This position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work alongside a talented team committed to excellence and innovation in the kitchen.
Duties
- Prepare and cook a variety of dishes following established recipes and standards, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Assist with menu planning by suggesting new recipes and seasonal offerings that meet dietary guidelines and customer preferences.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including grills, braising pots, poaching stations, and food production machinery.
- Maintain strict adherence to food safety sanitizing procedures and food handling regulations to ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Support dietary department needs by preparing specialized meals that meet dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements.
- Participate in high-volume food production, ensuring timely meal service during busy periods while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations, including food plating, portioning, and presentation.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a cook with a strong background in food preparation, fine dining, or restaurant settings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of food safety management practices and sanitizing procedures.
- Skilled in various cooking techniques such as grilling, braising, poaching, and recipe adherence.
- Experience with dietary aide functions or dietary department operations is a plus.
- Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Strong knife skills and familiarity with food handling standards required for high-volume production environments.
- Previous catering or food industry experience preferred; culinary training or certifications are advantageous.
If you’re energized by creating exceptional dishes and thrive in a collaborative kitchen environment, we invite you to bring your culinary talents to our team!
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22