Cafe Cook

Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and panini presses. Must be able to work with all products and equipment available within the department including ovens, grills, stoves, knives, slicers*, etc.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Nino Salvaggio is currently looking for a Cook in the Cafe for our Livonia location.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and cook all pastas, sandwiches, sides, salads, etc. according to company recipes.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment, such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Bake, roast, broil, and grill meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and panini presses.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils to ensure quality standards.
• Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Operate all necessary and authorized equipment according to company policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
• Handle any damaged and/or spoiled product according to company guidelines and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Comply with safety and sanitation policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook, postings, and manuals, etc.
• Notify management immediately of any safety or equipment issues or violations.
• Assist in training associates when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of cook experience, preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of the quality standards, varieties, preparation methods, etc. of the various products/food products available in the department.
• Must be able to work with all products and equipment available within the department including ovens, grills, stoves, knives, slicers*, etc. (*Must be 18 years old to use slicers).
• Ability to work in extreme cold and wet and/or humid conditions.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for 8 or more hour periods.
• Must be able to regularly bend, lift and/or move 25 pounds.

BENEFITS:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Short term disability
• Accident
• Hospitalization
• Critical illness
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending
• Education reimbursement
• 401K match
• Employee discount

If you are interested in this position, please follow the 2 step application process which includes a formal application after some initial questions.         


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