Cook – Line
Posted: 12 May, 2022Organization: GM Culinary
Location: Austin, TX
We are currently seeking a Cook in Austin, Texas to support our amazing clients culinary operations. It just so happens to be the largest social media company in the world.
The Cook will prepare menus and cook in our modern, state of the art kitchens. Our ideal candidate is skilled, passionate and works well in a team environment. Our menus change daily and focus on authentic flavors and creative inspiration.
Essential Job Functions
Sets up station every day
Goes over menus as a team and create an action plan for the day
Creates from-scratch dishes executing proper cooking fundamentals and techniques
In charge of prepping food and plating dishes according to the menu specification
Tastes food to ensure proper seasoning
Monitors product freshness and rotation using FIFO
Completes the appropriate logs assigned
Adheres to and maintains the highest safety and sanitation standards
Cleans as you go and cleans at the end of the day; must be a team player
Takes precaution when working with and/or around sharp objects
Takes precaution when working around slippery and/or uneven floors
Follows safety and sanitation procedures in accordance to all guidelines from OSHA, Department of Public Health and the HACCP Coordinator
Accountable for compliance with all local, state, federal laws and regulations including those relating to food safety
Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility and an essential function of each employee at GM Culinary
Non-Essential Job Functions
Assists in maintaining an organized walk-in cooler
May be responsible for menu writing and recipe development
Minimum Qualifications
Proper knife cuts and safe knife handling skills
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
Ability to work with a sense of urgency
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Experience working in a fast paced environment
Stand and work on feet for a minimum of 8 hours a day
Lift, push and/or move up to 50lbs
Demonstrate and follow standardized recipes, scale them appropriately and weigh and measure foods utilizing both standard and metric units of measurement
Detect workplace hazards, navigate work areas, follow written directions, and safely operate equipment
Obtain and maintain an active Food Handlers Card for the duration of employment
Minimum of 2 years experience in a Cook role preferred
Job Perks and Benefits
Life/Work balance with a set, full-time schedule of Monday through Friday with weekends off
Full medical, vision and dental coverage
$25k life insurance paid by employer
Supplemental life available for employee, spouse, and dependents
401k with employer match
11 paid holidays
Earn up to 2 weeks of Paid Time Off a year
Outstanding scratch made complimentary meals
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19 is required by the date of hire as a condition of employment. If an applicant is to participate in an on-site stage (interview), the applicant will need to provide documentation prior to the stage date. If an applicant desires for the company to consider accommodation for the vaccination requirement for religious and/or disability concerns, such concerns should be raised during the application process.
GM Culinary believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is not only critical to our success, but imperative. We believe that belonging matters and that our differences create value. GM Culinary is, and will remain, committed to diversity, inclusion, kindness and an equal opportunity for all.