Cook - Johnson C. Smith (Perkins Management)

Perkins Management Services is  looking for hard working, energetic people to join our culinary team as cooks.  At PMSC you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry. We are currently looking for experienced cooks to join our team.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience, enjoys working in a busy environment and is capable of taking direction well and multi-tasking effectively.

We are looking for candidates who will:

• Work with the executive chef to produce diversified menus in accordance with the client and company’s policy and vision
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved
• Produce high quality dishes that follow up the established menu and level up to location’s standards, as well as to clients’ requirements;
• Make sure the hygiene and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation, starting with the ingredients and ending with the finished dish which leaves the kitchen door;
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions;

QUALIFICATIONS:

A successful applicant must have the following:

*2 years experience as a cook in the food industry

*Knowledge of safe food handling practices and the ability to pass food safety exams and/or trainings;
*Must have a team player attitude, dependable, reliable and respectable; exemplify leadership qualities and professionalism with excellent customer service skills.
*Physical Demands: Specific physical characteristics and abilities are required to perform the work, such  as agility, dexterity and long periods of walking, standing, bending, carrying or lifting supplies and  equipment weighing 20 pounds or more.

PMSC is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer. Candidates are considered for employment with PMSC without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, military status, marital status, veteran status or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

COVID PROTOCOL

In an effort to keep employees safe from Covid-19, Perkins Management strong suggests that all employees are fully vaccinated and boosted.