Cook Full Time

Nino Salvaggio is currently looking for a Cook for our Troy Commissary location.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare and cook all soups, smoke products, meats, sides, salads, etc. according to company recipes.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment, such as grills, deep-fat fryers, kettles, or griddles.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Bake, roast, broil, and grill meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils to ensure quality standards.
• Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Operate all necessary and authorized equipment according to company policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
• Handle any damaged and/or spoiled product according to company guidelines and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Comply with safety and sanitation policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook, postings, and manuals, etc.
• Notify management immediately of any safety or equipment issues or violations.
• Assist in training associates when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• One year of cook experience, preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of the quality standards, varieties, preparation methods, etc. of the various products/food products available in the department.
• Must be able to work with all products and equipment available within the department including ovens, grills, stoves, knives, slicers*, etc. (*Must be 18 years old to use slicers).
• Ability to work in extreme cold and wet and/or humid conditions.
• Ability to work consistently in a 45° to 50º environment.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for 8 or more hour periods.
• Must be able to regularly bend, lift and/or move 25 pounds.

BENEFITS:
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Short term disability
• Accident
• Hospitalization
• Critical illness
• Cancer
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending
• Education reimbursement
• 401K match
• Employee discount

If you are interested in this position, please follow the 2 step application process which includes a formal application after some initial questions.         
EOE