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Cook

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$20–$22 /hrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

We are seeking a skilled Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating a consistent quality product and culinary experience, while also providing exceptional customer service, presentation, and maintaining a clean and safe eating environment. Key responsibilities include ensuring food quality, taste, appearance, and portion control, following company recipes, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and adhering to daily prep lists. The role requires good basic knife skills, production skills, and the ability to work independently. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential for building rapport and suggesting add-ons. Previous cooking experience is preferred, along with knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and safety protocols. Serve Safe and Allergen certifications are a plus.

Department:
Greystone 700330
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Greystone
Reporting To:
Vincent Strolis
Compensation:
$20.00 - $22.00 / hour
Description
Responsible for creating a consistent quality product and culinary experience, while also providing exceptional customer service, presentation, and a clean and safe eating environment.
Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure quality food product
  • Oversee that our product tastes, looks, and provides adequate portions
  • Must have good basic knife skills, production skills
  • Be able to be read and follow Company recipes
  • Ensure your work area is clean, well-organized and has good sanitation
  • Good time management to keep oneself on track
  • Adherence to daily menu and prep lists
  • Ability to work independently on their assigned station
  • Create value through our services
  • Anticipate customers’ needs ahead of time
  • Build a rapport with repeat customers
  • Provide a positive experience through engagement and presentation
  • Be an effective communicator
  • Suggestively sell add-ons to orders
  • Enjoys working with others
  • Excellent communication (with co-workers and customers)
  • Willing to jump in where needed
  • Eagerness to learn new skills
  • Take direction well/ Flexible to change
  • Leads by example
  • Positive attitude, create positive work environment
  • Enjoys being “hands-on” with customers
  • Consistent work and output
  • Additional projects and assignments as needed.

Demonstrates attributes of

  • Working knowledge about food handling, food sanitation, and safety.
  • Must have good hygiene and hand washing skills
  • Able to communicate with others daily
  • Must have good knife/production skills
  • Attention to details
  • Quick on your feet
  • Time management skills
  • Able to multi-task
  • Able to follow instruction (written/verbal)
  • Understand properly food labeling, serving temperatures, FIFO, and able to engage the customer

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Working knowledge about food handling, food sanitation, and safety
  • 1 -3 years previous cooking experience preferred
  • Must possess use of all kitchen equipment and report any deficiencies including knife handling skills and cooking techniques such as braising, sauté, sear and grill
  • Must possess proper recipe conversion and measuring
  • Serve Safe and Allergen Certification preferred
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends
  • In process or completion of culinary education preferred

Benefits
We prioritize the health, wellness and work-life balance of our team members and designed our comprehensive compensation packages to reflect that.

  • Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, parental leave, 401(k) with company match, at-work dining perks, flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a total rewards program. Team Members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.
  • Part-time Team Members are eligible for our 401(k) with company match, at work dining perks and team members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.

Location-specific perks may also include wellness programming, on-the-job training, corporate-hosted courses, certifications and team events.

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