Cook

Who We Are:

NEXDINE Hospitalitys family of brands provides dining hospitality fitness center and facility management services to businesses independent schools higher education senior living and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive transparent and authentic. Learn more at .

Job Details

Position: Cook

Location:Chestnut Hill MA

Hours Per Week:Full Time

Starting Pay Rate:$26.00/hr

Pay Frequency: Weekly Direct Deposit

What We Offer You:

• $500 Sign-on Bonus!

• Generous Compensation & Benefits Package

• Health Dental & Vision Insurance

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off: Vacation Holiday Sick Time

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Various Employee Perks and Rewards

Cook Job Summary:

The Cookreports to the Chef or Chef Manager. The Cookis responsible for preparing and serving breakfast lunch and/or catered events. TheCook may be required to operate equipment including but not limited to an oven stove dishwasher slicer coffee machine steamer mixer and chefs knives. Representing not only the client but NEXDINE as well the Cookneeds to exhibit great customer service in all aspects of this job.

Cook Essential Functions and Key Tasks:

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.

• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens broilers grills roasters and other equipment.

• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality keeping track of old and new items rotating stock and following food company labeling & dating procedures.

• Monitor cook and prepare foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently using methods such as tasting smelling or utilization of food thermometers.

• Responsible for preparation of stations as directed according to company guidelines.

• Bake roast broil and steam meats fish vegetables and other foods.

• Season weigh measure and mix ingredients according to recipes with guidance from supervisor using various kitchen utensils and equipment.

• Wash peel cut and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.

• Carve trim and prepare meats and seafood for hot or cold service.

• May bake breads rolls cakes and pastries.

• May wash pots pans dishes utensils or other cooking equipment.

• Compile and maintain records of food usage.

• May assist with inventory.

• Follow food specification amounts provided by supervisor. Assist in forecasting of preparation needs.

• Prepare and serve food to customers in a timely manner.

• May assist in supporting culinary staff at numerous stations as directed.

• Communicate with supervisor regarding kitchen equipment/supply needs.

• Adhere to and promote company standards for safety proper food handling practices sanitation uniform guidelines and productivity.

• Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive approachable greeting and thanking customers.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a kitchen environment whereby employees may be exposed to and/or required to operate equipment including but not limited to an oven stove dishwasher slicer coffee machine steamer mixer and chefs knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat steam fire and noise.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to sit reach bend kneel stoop climb and push pull & lift items weighing 40 pounds or less. Employee may be required to stand for long periods of time. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.