Cook

NexDine
Worcester, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/5/2025

Are you passionate about creating amazing experiences in the hospitality industry? Then consider NEXDINE Hospitality for an amazing hospitality journey! We deliver trusted dining, hospitality, fitness center, and facility management services nationwide. Experience the NEXDINE difference with authentic and transparent programs. Our family of companies create unique experiences. We value responsiveness, creativity, and excellence. Embrace rewarding opportunities to make a difference in the world of hospitality. Explore www.nexdine.com to start your amazing journey with us today!

*NEXDINE will not partner with outside agencies or recruiters for this position*


Job Details

Position: Cook

Location: Worcester MA

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: 530 AM - 2 PM

Pay Rate: $20-23

Benefits: YES!

We provide our full-time colleagues with a generous compensation and benefits package, training and development and growth opportunities. We provide resources, rewards, and incentives to our valued colleagues.

  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Many supplemental insurances
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Plus, various perks!

Pay Frequency:

  • Weekly - Direct Deposit

Job Summary:

The Cook reports to the Chef or Chef Manager. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and/or catered events. The Cook may be required to operate equipment, including but not limited to an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives. Representing not only the client but NEXDINE as well, the Cook needs to exhibit great customer service in all aspects of this job.

Essential Functions and Key Tasks:

  • Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and other equipment.
  • Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, rotating stock and following food company labeling & dating procedures.
  • Monitor, cook and prepare foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or utilization of food thermometers.
  • Responsible for preparation of stations, as directed, according to company guidelines.
  • Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
  • Season, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes with guidance from supervisor, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
  • Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
  • Carve, trim and prepare meats and seafood for hot or cold service.
  • May bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.
  • May wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.
  • Compile and maintain records of food usage.
  • May assist with inventory.
  • Follow food specification amounts provided by supervisor. Assist in forecasting of preparation needs.
  • Prepare and serve food to customers in a timely manner.
  • May assist in supporting culinary staff at numerous stations as directed.
  • Communicate with supervisor regarding kitchen equipment/supply needs.
  • Adhere to and promote company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines, and productivity.
  • Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customers.
  • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a kitchen environment whereby employees may be exposed to and/or required to operate equipment, including but not limited to, an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to sit, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and push, pull & lift items weighing 40 pounds or less. Employee may be required to stand for long periods of time. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.


Who We Are:

NEXDINE Hospitality creates amazing experiences. Our family of brands provide trusted dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services. We proudly serve businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living communities, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to attract great talent, free their passion and creativity, and deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs for each of our client partners. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. It’s about wellness, sustainability, and community. Learn more about what the NEXDINE Experience can mean for you, and how you can experience amazing service at www.NEXDINE.com.

NEXDINE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. NEXDINE participates in E-Verify.

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