Catering Cook

AERA Hospitality, Inc. is committed to recruiting individuals who express their talent and passion for service in the food and beverage industry. Our ultimate goal is to welcome you into the family and provide opportunities for learning and career advancement.

The Cook will be responsible for working on multiple stations within the kitchen and ensure the preparation and quality of food are to outlet standards.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare food according to restaurant recipes and/or guests’ request(s).
• Ability to assist in multiple stations with food prep, cooking and plating (e.g. broiler, sauté, fryer, garde manger, etc.), when needed.
• Maintain the highest level of food presentation and quality.
• Ensure sanitation procedures and organization of work area(s).
• Adhere to all OSHA regulations, federal and state laws and internal policies to ensure work area is organized, cleaned and sanitized properly.
• Maintain food and supply inventory and notify management of restocking requirements.
• Attend and participate in daily briefings or pre-shifts.
• Obtain and maintain position-specific licensing.
• Use personal device/cellular phone for job related operation tasks, job duties, review of company documents, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of various cooking methods and cuisines.
• Ability to translate recipes into dishes.
• Compatible knife skills.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Polished appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain full knowledge and understanding of company and department rules and regulations, policies and procedures.

Team members at AERA Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by AERA Hospitality for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AERA Hospitality strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level performed by interns within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of interns assigned to this opportunity.

AERA Hospitality recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. AERA Hospitality may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.