Cook

Temps plein

Pay

$18.00 – $20.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

• Prepare food to comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items, and packages all products to proper specifications
• Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
• Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines

More about you

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in basic English
• Demonstrated proficiency in fundamental knife skills, including but not limited to brunoise, julienne, chiffonade, and other professional cutting techniques
• Working knowledge of Italian cuisine, ingredients, and food products
• Experience operating and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment, including Robo Coupe processors, buffalo choppers, steam kettles, and combi ovens
• Minimum of five (5) years of food preparation experience in a high-volume, fast-paced Italian or Mediterraean restaurant environment
• Ability to accurately read, interpret, and execute recipes, production sheets, and preparation instructions.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate kitchen tools, equipment, and utensils, including knives and small kitchen appliances
• Strong ability to follow verbal and written instructions while maintaining quality and consistency standards
• No high school diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, including temperature control, product rotation (FIFO), cross-contamination prevention, and safe food handling procedures

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more, reach up to seven feet, bend, and squat
• Standing and walking for the entire length of shift in moderate to high noise levels
• Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment
• Ability to work effectively in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to hot kitchen equipment, ovens, and refrigerated preparation areas
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, and moving products and equipment as required

Shift details

Days
Holidays
M-F
Weekends
8hr shift
10hr shift
Evenings