Food Service Cook

Job Description

Job Description

(Dauphin Island, AL): Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Food Service Cook .
The Food Service Cook works directly under the supervision of the Cafe Manager and is responsible for preparing menu items, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen. The Cook will play a key role in the kitchen team, working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to deliver high-quality food and maintain a clean and organized workstation.

Essential Duties:
• Prepares and cooks meats, vegetables, breads, pastries, and other foods.
• Helps lead and inspire kitchen staff in collaboration with the Cafe Manager.
• Prepares specialty and modified foods as required.
• Ensures work areas are clean and sanitary, cleaning grills, stoves, cooking vats, and serving utensils.
• May supervise the work of Food Service I & II staff.
• Sets up food service, kitchen, or salad areas according to detailed instructions.
• Checks food temperatures and prepares areas for daily operations.
• Operates cooking or bakery equipment as assigned.
• Conveys food and supplies from kitchen or bakery to serving sites as needed.
• Follows prescribed procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines, ensuring proper temperatures for menu items.
• Prepares and assists with hot and cold dishes, including meats, vegetables, beverages, salads, sandwiches, and simple bakery items.
• Serves food to customers, ensuring proper portion sizes and garnishing according to instructions.
• Replenishes food and supplies at serving stations, including condiments.
• Attends to day-to-day issues regarding equipment, food supplies, or defective conditions.
• Cleans and maintains work areas, including floors, utensils, and equipment.
• May perform cashier duties as required.
• Provides guidance and training to other kitchen employees.
• Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward guests and co-workers.
• Ensures proper storage of food and adheres to food safety policies and procedures.
• Prepares food according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency.
• Replenishes food items and ensures products are stocked at appropriate levels.
• Follows safety, hygiene, and service standards and procedures.
• Attends annual safety training and other required educational programs.
• Participates in the annual Discovery Day event.

Requirements/Skills:
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Culinary school diploma preferred.
• Proven experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures and possess a valid food handler's permit.
• Proficiency in computer usage.
• Ability to count money and operate a cash register.
• Knowledge of health regulations related to food preparation and service.
• Excellent cooking skills and ability to prepare a variety of food.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Moderate dexterity in handling machinery and tools.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Exposure to hot water, chemicals, and extreme temperatures.
• Ability to lift heavy items from a stooping position.
• Exposure to bright or dim lights, and possible loud noises.
• Requires normal visual and hearing acuity.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.