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.
Farmhouse Poconos is seeking a professional Line Cook that has a passion for cooking and hospitality to work at our various Farmhouse locations in Blakeslee, Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg. We are offering full-time work and a great opportunity to advance. We offer Medical and Dental Premium Health Insurance Benefits with Blue Cross Blue Sheild PPO for Full-Time Employees.
Responsibilities:
Prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations. Properly measures and portions all food items. Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures. Cooks all food to proper specifications in a timely manner. Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations. Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc. Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly. Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items. Packages all products to proper specifications. Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according proper guidelines. Keeps workstation, coolers and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked. Sets up and operates kitchen equipment Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste on spoilage sheet. Performs other duties assigned. Qualifications At least 3-4 years experience as Line Cook required Must be able to engage and interact with clients in a professional manner daily Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations. Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment using appropriate time management. Openness and willingness to learn. Attentive and detailed oriented. Capable of following procedures and taking directions. Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions. Physical Requirements Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip etc. a variety of foods and liquids. Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 25 lbs. Ability to handle or operate dangerous kitchen equipment.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Shift:
10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)
Pay:
$18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid training Vision insurance
