Cook

NEXDINE Hospitality

Overland Park, KS

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JOB DETAILS

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SKILLS

Cook Dishes, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Facilities Management, Fitness, Food Handling Practices, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, Forecasting, Higher Education, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Order Picking/Packing, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Seafood Department, Stock Rotation, Time Management, Vision Plan, Waitressing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Overland Park, KS

POSTED

2 days ago

Who We Are:

NEXDINE Hospitality's 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, expertlymanaged programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. Learn more at www.NEXDINE.com.

Job Details

Position: Cook

City/State: Overland Park, KS

Shift/Schedule: Sunday: 7:00am-3:00pm, Monday: 10:30am-7:00pm, other days are flexible

Hours Per Week: 40

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00 + $2.50 shift differential for Saturdays and Sunday

Pay Frequency: Weekly - Direct Deposit

What We Offer You:

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
Employee Perks & Rewards

Cook Job Summary:

The Cook reports to the Chef or Chef Manager. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and/or catered events. The Cook may be required to operate equipment, including but not limited to an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives. Representing not only the client but NEXDINE as well, the Cook needs 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 chef's 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.

Cook

NEXDINE Hospitality

Overland Park, KS

About the Company

NEXDINE Hospitality

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