Cook at Personal Touch Food Service

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Location Name: Recovery Center NiagaraRate of Pay: $17.00-20.00 per hourHours of Work / Schedule: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM and 5:30 am-2:00 pmPart Time or Full Time positions available Weekend availability requiredDo you love working in food service but not the late nights? Are you looking for a job at a locally owned company? Come join our team at Personal Touch Food Service!We offer:Flexible schedules – Flexible schedules - no late nights Health, Dental, VisionOpportunities for AdvancementPaid Sick TimePaid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time EmployeesFree Lunch MealHoliday Pay**************************************************************************************************************Job Overview:The Cook runs the kitchen during their shift and makes sure meals are prepared efficiently, safely, and up to our standards. The Cook handles deliveries, checks that orders are correct, and puts everything away properly. They also assist with service and dishwashing as needed.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and prepare all meals, making sure each step of the cooking process is done correctly.Taste and check food to make sure it matches recipes and looks the way it should.Know proper portion sizes and make sure food is served correctly.Use leftover food smartly to reduce waste and control costs.Keep an eye on all kitchen temperatures — food storage, dish machine, coolers, and freezers — and record them daily.Keep all work areas clean and sanitary, meeting or exceeding health department standards.Before leaving, check the entire kitchen to be sure everything is clean, equipment is off, and the space is secure.Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.Requirements:2–4 years of cooking experience in a food service settingBasic knowledge of food and how to prepare it for groupsComfortable with simple math for adjusting recipes and portionsAble to work at a steady, fast paceMust pass a full background checkWeekend availability requiredThis position is for an 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM shiftWe are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.