Cook

Description

Location Name: Recovery Center Niagara

Rate of Pay: $17.00-20.00 per hour

Hours of Work / Schedule:  11:00 AM – 7:30 PM and 5:30 am-2:00 pm

Part Time or Full Time  positions available  

Weekend availability required

Do you love working in food service but not the late nights?  Are you looking for a job at a locally owned company?  

Come join our team at Personal Touch Food Service!

We offer:

• Flexible schedules –  Flexible schedules - no late nights 
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time Employees
• Free Lunch Meal
• Holiday Pay

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Job Overview:

The Cook runs the kitchen during their shift and makes sure meals are prepared efficiently, safely, and up to our standards. The Cook handles deliveries, checks that orders are correct, and puts everything away properly. They also assist with service and dishwashing as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare all meals, making sure each step of the cooking process is done correctly.
• Taste and check food to make sure it matches recipes and looks the way it should.
• Know proper portion sizes and make sure food is served correctly.
• Use leftover food smartly to reduce waste and control costs.
• Keep an eye on all kitchen temperatures — food storage, dish machine, coolers, and freezers — and record them daily.
• Keep all work areas clean and sanitary, meeting or exceeding health department standards.
• Before leaving, check the entire kitchen to be sure everything is clean, equipment is off, and the space is secure.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of cooking experience in a food service setting
• Basic knowledge of food and how to prepare it for groups
• Comfortable with simple math for adjusting recipes and portions
• Able to work at a steady, fast pace
• Must pass a full background check
• Weekend availability required
• This position is for an 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM shift

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.