COOK Job Description

E.A.T. w/Culinary Professionals Inc. is looking for a Cook at its Whitestone location. A successful Cook will be a skilled multi-tasker who can follow food safety codes and produce high quality meals.

E.A.T. w/Culinary Professionals Inc. delivers creative food experiences by offering quality goods, innovative services, culinary workforce training and hospitality management with a specific focus on economic development in NYC.

Responsibilities

The Cook’s responsibilities include preparing ingredients, making sure sufficient supplies are always available, and cleaning after each shift. Requires preparation of food for special diets and keeping records for cooking operations. May involve some on-site catering in addition to food service.

Washes, slices, chops, grates, stirs, kneads, measures, mixes, and cooks food by boiling, steaming, roasting, or baking according to standard menus

Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment

Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.

Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen

Prevent cross contamination

Ensure all food and other items are stored properly

Check quality of ingredients

Washes stoves, grills, countertops, pots, pans, and cooking surfaces

Follows directives from Food Service Managers to run the kitchen efficiently

Plans cooking schedules to have food ready at serving time

Requirements

Previous experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen preferred/minimum 2 years

Knowledge of all food safety and sanitation procedures

Capacity to stand for long hours

Ability to follow directives from leadership team

Ability to work in a team; willingness to work with others with enthusiasm and respect

Particularly good communication skills

Must have NYC Food Sanitation Certificate

Excellent organizational and time management and multitasking skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Punctual and able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays as asked

Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. without assistance

Commitment to the production of high-quality outputs and excellent customer service.

Candidate must be up to date with the Covid-19 vaccination and must possess a NYC Food Handlers Certificate

Part Time/Full Time Salary: $31,200.00 to $55,980.00 Send resume to: seidahs@eatonline.org (subject line: position applying for)

E.A.T. w/Culinary Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer