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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$35,508 / year median in Maryland
+2% projected growth
Job Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESSupports the co-op s core values and aligns with the Co-op Code of Conduct.
Prepares food according to recipes and best discretion. Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
Ensures food is stored and cooked at correct temperatures by regulating temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Ensures freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock. Completes shrink log daily.
Follows Health Department Regulations and department sanitation and safety procedures.
Removes trash, compost, and recyclables promptly.
Attends to spills and keeps appropriate prep/storage areas in a clean, orderly condition.
Uses equipment safely and follows safe knife-handling procedures.
Follows all standard procedures, including opening and closing processes.
Completes temperature logs, labeling, and dating all stored products. Provides attentive, timely, and friendly service to all internal and external customers at all times. Others duties as assigned. PREREQUISITESHigh School Diploma or equivalent education or experience preferred. A minimum of one (1) year s experience cooking in a kitchen environment. A minimum of one (1) year s experience and familiarity with natural foods strongly preferred.
Solid numbers skills to accurately measure ingredients and determine baking durations.
Strong reading skills to interpret and follow recipes accurately.
Knowledgeable of proper food-handling procedures.
Capacity to maintain composure and adapt as needed to unexpected challenges, changes, or stressful situations. Ability to receive constructive criticism gracefully.
Creativity for developing new products or creating new recipes.
Must wear closed-toe, skid-resistant shoes; a head covering (hat, bandanna, etc.); and long pants.
Ability to work in varying temperatures (approximately 40 F 95 F). Ability to stand for long periods at a time. Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, twist, and climb.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Reliable access to transportation. BenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision Life insurancePTOCompany Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas)Time and a half holidays worked20% employee discount401k Birthday PayJury Duty PayBereavement leaveShort term and long term disability options
Prepares food according to recipes and best discretion. Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
Ensures food is stored and cooked at correct temperatures by regulating temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Ensures freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock. Completes shrink log daily.
Follows Health Department Regulations and department sanitation and safety procedures.
Removes trash, compost, and recyclables promptly.
Attends to spills and keeps appropriate prep/storage areas in a clean, orderly condition.
Uses equipment safely and follows safe knife-handling procedures.
Follows all standard procedures, including opening and closing processes.
Completes temperature logs, labeling, and dating all stored products. Provides attentive, timely, and friendly service to all internal and external customers at all times. Others duties as assigned. PREREQUISITESHigh School Diploma or equivalent education or experience preferred. A minimum of one (1) year s experience cooking in a kitchen environment. A minimum of one (1) year s experience and familiarity with natural foods strongly preferred.
Solid numbers skills to accurately measure ingredients and determine baking durations.
Strong reading skills to interpret and follow recipes accurately.
Knowledgeable of proper food-handling procedures.
Capacity to maintain composure and adapt as needed to unexpected challenges, changes, or stressful situations. Ability to receive constructive criticism gracefully.
Creativity for developing new products or creating new recipes.
ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL
DEMANDSFlexibility to work any shift, including mornings, middays, evenings, weekends.Must wear closed-toe, skid-resistant shoes; a head covering (hat, bandanna, etc.); and long pants.
Ability to work in varying temperatures (approximately 40 F 95 F). Ability to stand for long periods at a time. Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, twist, and climb.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Reliable access to transportation. BenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision Life insurancePTOCompany Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas)Time and a half holidays worked20% employee discount401k Birthday PayJury Duty PayBereavement leaveShort term and long term disability options
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Bereavement/Mental Health Leave
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance