COOK

pDescription/ppstrongAbout Us:/strong/ppProvider Contract Food Service specializes in providing culinary and hospitality excellence to our clients for the past 18 years. Our location at Cal Baptist University in Riverside, CA, is currently looking to build our Food Service Team in the position of Cook./ppbr//ppCheck us out on the web at www.providerfoodservice.com/ppbr//ppbr//ppstrongSummary/strong/ppThe Cook is responsible for preparing and/or preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The Cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud. The Cook will safely prepare food items while following menu specifications and standard recipes in a quick, timely, and accurate manner./ppbr//ppbr//ppstrongPrimary Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks:/strong/pulliPrepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product./liliExhibit knowledge, understanding, and application of various cooking techniques./liliAbility to work with small, delicate, and sensitive equipment(knives) requiring fine finger dexterity./liliExhibit preparation and knowledge of base sauces, stocks, and soups./liliActively participate with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble food./liliDemonstrate ability to work in line in different locations./liliOperate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and flat top./liliMaintain a solid knowledge of all food products./liliPerform all assigned side-work to include replenishing/restocking work station with supplies./liliAdheres to control procedure for food costs and quality./liliRotate all products on the first-in, first-out philosophy. Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation./liliCheck station before, during, and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness./liliAbide by all health codes and hand washing guidelines and encourage team members to do the same./liliFully observe all safety procedures./liliStrive for picture perfect plate presentation./liliPerform other duties as assigned by management./li/ulpstrongRequired Qualifications:/strong/pulliMinimum one years experience as a Cook in a high-volume restaurant environment./liliAbility to demonstrate basic knife skills./liliAbility to identify pan types and knife types./liliDemonstrated proficiency in braising, sautéing, broiling, and poaching./liliDemonstrated proficiency in using a slicer, mixer, robot coupe, tongs, chefs knife, bread knife, paring knife, steel, high heat spatula, turner, and whisk./liliKnowledge of sanitary practices./liliWorking knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques./liliPossession of the basic tools to perform the job duties of a Cook./liliReading and math skills for recipes and measurement./liliAbility to stand on a hard surface for entire shift./liliAbility to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures./liliMust possess effective communication and organizational skills./liliAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form./liliAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals./liliMust be able to successfully pass applicable auditions or skill testing./li/ulpbr//ppstrongPreferred Qualifications:/strong/ppbr//ppHigh school diploma or GED equivalent./ppFormal culinary training./ppbr//ppstrongPhysical Demands/strong/ppThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job./ppThe employee must be able to tolerate extended periods (6 or more hours) of standing, occasionally required to , reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures./ppbr//ppstrongWhat We Can Do For YOU:/strong/pulliMedical Benefits for Full Time Team Members/liliSick pay/liliVacation Time/liliDiscounted Meals/liliCareer Growth Opportunities/liliFlexible hours/li/ulpbr//ppPay Range: $17.00-$20.00 per hournbsp;/ppbr//ppWe are an E-Verify Employer/ppbr//p