Cook

Cook I

Location: Atlanta, GA
Starting Pay: $16.50

Schedule:

• Thursday to Sunday, with two shift options available:
  • 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold food items accurately and efficiently for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events.
• Operate kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, wash, peel, cut, shred fruits and vegetables, and trim and cut meats, poultry, or fish.
• Cook food to order and operate a grill station or a la carte service as needed.
• Follow recipes and directions for seasoning, cooking, carving, and serving food items.
• Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, and maintain accurate records to plan production needs.
• Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and corporate standards regarding food safety, sanitation, and hygiene.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment following established guidelines.
• Attend required training sessions on allergy awareness, foodborne illness, HACCP policies, and safety protocols.
• Report accidents and injuries promptly, and participate in regular safety meetings and hazard assessments.
• Receive inventory, move and lift food supplies, and cater to special dietary requirements as necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 0 to 2 years of related cooking or food preparation experience.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment and food preparation techniques.
• Ability to read and follow recipes unsupervised.
• Professional demeanor with strong ethics and honesty.
• Effective communication skills to interact with co-workers, managers, and customers respectfully.
• Basic computer proficiency preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (up to 8 hours).
• Frequently moves food supplies and equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, occasionally up to 40 pounds.
• Constantly positions self to prepare food items and operate kitchen equipment, including reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.

Work Environment:

• Primarily indoor kitchen environment, occasionally supporting outdoor activities and events.
• Exposed to kitchen equipment and sharp tools such as knives and slicers daily.
• Frequently exposed to hot cooking surfaces and occasionally to very hot or cold temperatures.
• Noise level typically moderate to loud.
• Work closely with others, sharing workspace and equipment.

Benefits:

• Health Coverage Access
• Referral Program

Background Check and Drug Screening:

To the extent permitted by law, passing consumer (drug screening and/or background check) report inquiries may be necessary for employment purposes.

About Us:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer & celebrate our employees; differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classes. Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company without sponsorship. By entering my mobile number & by submitting this application, I give my express written consent & agreement to receive text messages from, or on behalf of, I.K. Hofmann USA, Inc. at the mobile telephone number provided for employment or potential employment-related communications, notices, & updates, including via an automatic telephone dialing system. I further understand that my consent is not required. Standard message & data rates may apply. To opt-out of text messaging, reply STOP any time. For California residents, please see our Employee & Applicant Notice at Collection & Privacy Policy for additional California specific information here.