Cook Helper-Goldstein Center

Follow instructions and established procedures to perform helper duties for cooks.

Education and Experience

The ability to read, write, do simple math, use calculator, food thermometer and follow directions is necessary.

Skills and Knowledge

FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION.

Responsibilities

Prepare assorted fresh dough pizzas working with fresh dough, pan variety of simple meats, convenience foods, open cans, frozen foods.

Assist on serving lines as needed.

Take food to serving lines and replenish as needed. Store and date food items.

Serve customers.

Fill out appropriate paper work for computerized Food Service Production System (CSI) including service records and food production sheets.

Proper storage of food items, cold vs hot, raw vs cooked. Observe safety and health regulations and maintain highest standards of sanitation.

Physical Requirements

• Standing 85% - 100% of the shift
• Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend to below the knee
• Frequent stooping and/or crouching
• Frequent walking back and forth throughout the kitchen, stock room, and food service areas
• Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck and torso
• Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, and bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead, stirring and mixing, wiping, etc.)
• Listening to and communicating with customers and staff
• Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read and follow instructions and recipes, etc., communicate and issue instructions/assignments to employees; and perform math functions
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs from the floor to waist height
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs. overhead
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. for a distance of up to 10 feet
• Repetitive wrist movement (e.g. chopping, cutting, slicing, shredding, flipping pancakes and omelets, wiping and scrubbing, etc.)
• Able to work in conditions of extreme heat
• Wrist and finger dexterity/fine motor skills to be able to use tongs, scissors, knives, and other small utensils; write)
• Able to push and pull up to 250 lbs..

Tools/Equipment

Operate a variety of equipment including deck ovens, mixer, food slicer, steamer, steamer jacketed kettle, convection oven, tilt brazier, deep fat fryer, cleaning of all kitchen equipment/hoods, grills, slicers, etc.

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.