Appliance Testing Cook

Appliance Testing Cook

SUMMIT Appliance (www.summitappliance.com), a Division of Felix Storch, Inc. is a 57-year-old private business, located in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx. We are a manufacturer and distributor of major appliances, including vaccine, healthcare and life science refrigeration. For a more complete company history candidates are encouraged to visit www.summitappliance.com.

We are seeking a cook to assist with the final testing phases of our new 120-volt range by preparing food while a lab tech takes measurements of temperatures and times. You don't need to be a professional, or have any professional training, you just need to enjoy cooking and be able to follow recipes. All ingredients, recipes and utensils will be provided by us.

Job Type: This is a temporary assignment beginning on September 14,2026. We anticipate the project lasting three to four months. The hours will be Mon - Fri, 10am-2pm

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and meals on our ranges on a daily basis. The items you cook will be pre-selected by our Engineering team. There will be many repeats of items as we test the range's capabilities and record data.
• Follow recipes and instructions closely as any variation could interfere with our testing results.
• Will be working closely with our Testing Lab Tech to document all stages of the cooking process
• Keep a log of cooking results, and your opinions on the performance of the range
• Clean appliance and work area after each use, wash and put away all utensils and pots
• Keep refrigerator clean and ensure that all ingredients are fresh and not expired
• Keep workplace neat and organized
• Follow safe food handling protocols
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced cooking skills. Does not need professional cooking training.
• Ability to read and follow recipes precisely. This is a controlled environment where we want to test each range's ability. Food item preparation must be done the same way each time
• Familiarity with a testing kitchen a plus - but not necessary!
• Ability to organize and prioritize work for timely completion
• A critical thinker with strong attention to detail
• Able to take initiative and work interdependently, adjust to shifting priorities, communicate effectively, and work under defined rules and regulations

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Rate of pay: $25 hourly,

We are convenient to public transportation and are close to most major highways. We have modern offices, a business casual dress policy and are a busy, operation-driven environment.