Cook/Aide

Overview

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Cook/Aide, where your passion for food and dedication to excellence will shine! In this vital role, you will assist in preparing delicious, nutritious meals while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. Whether you're experienced in fine dining or eager to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant food service operation. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create memorable dining experiences for our community.

Duties

• Assist in preparing a variety of meals, adhering strictly to established recipes and menu plans
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including grills, ovens, poaching stations, braising pots, and food production machinery
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen surfaces and utensils following food safety sanitizing procedures
• Support the culinary team with food handling, portioning, and plating to ensure quality presentation
• Follow food safety management protocols to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with health regulations
• Aid in meal preparation for high-volume production, catering events, or daily service needs
• Help with inventory management by organizing supplies and monitoring stock levels

Requirements

• Previous experience as a dietary aide or in a food service environment is highly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of menu planning and food preparation techniques including grilling, braising, poaching, and other cooking methods
• Strong knife skills and familiarity with operating various kitchen equipment safely
• Experience with food safety sanitizing procedures and food handling best practices
• Background in fine dining or restaurant settings is advantageous
• Ability to work efficiently in high-volume production environments while maintaining quality standards
• Excellent teamwork skills with a positive attitude toward learning new culinary skills and procedures

Join us if you’re passionate about delivering exceptional meals with precision and care! This role offers an engaging environment where your culinary talents can flourish while making a meaningful difference in our community’s well-being.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person