Cook

The Liberty Trust

Cook

Roanoke, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary:

    The Cook position is an entry level cook who can operate at least one of 3 stations in the kitchen. Reliability and a willingness to learn are prerequisites.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    • Set up kitchen
    • Restocking and maintaining cleanliness of kitchen area
    • Production of food products on station
    • Operation of relative kitchen equipment and tools
    • Breakdown and clean-up of kitchen
    • Washing dishes, pots, and pans related kitchen production
    • Ability to plate food products to specification
    • Follow departmental policies and procedures.
    • Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures
    • Sanitize all cleaning tools including mops, brooms, etc, at end of shift
    • Maintain a friendly and professional attitude when interacting with guests and fellow staff members
    • Assist other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    • Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitation procedures
    • Ability to follow recipes and culinary procedures
    • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

    Education and Experience:

    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Serve Safe Employee Certification preferred or achieved in first 3 months
    • Food and Beverage service experience preferred

    Physical Requirements:

    • Able to stand for prolonged periods
    • Able to climb stairs
    • Able to walk kitchen and service public areas
    • Able to twist, bend, reach and pull
    • Able to lift up to 50 pounds

    Competitive Compensation and Benefits including health, dental and vision insurance along with 401(k) plan. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. This is a position which will require work on weekends, nights and holidays. Please, no phone calls about this job!

    EOE/AA. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.