Cook

The passion for Great Food. The love of Family. The excitement of Community.

We are looking for a talented Cook to join Philadelphia’s premier wedding & event brand. Here in our kitchen, we are learners, teachers, and leaders of wonderful culinary pursuits and we are excited to learn what you have to bring to the table.

Our new Cook will report directly to the Event Chef or Sous Chef. He/She must have knowledge of safety procedures, including the safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness. Must be able to work as part of a team, keep a calm demeanor in high stress situations, stand in one place for prolonged periods, work in extreme heat, display manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination while using sharp tools. We are proud of the teamwork culture we have built at our company, and, thus, team members may be expected to perform other duties to meet business needs when and where necessary.

The right candidate will be offered a competitive industry salary, with opportunity for an encouraging bonus structure that rewards exemplary performance. In addition to competitive salary & bonus opportunity, full-time employees enjoy a full package of incredible benefits, including but not limited to 401k and company match, health/dental/eye insurance, PTO, and flexible spending accounts. We look forward to hiring a bright candidate who is dedicated to the event industry and hungry for career advancement. Weekends are a must.

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Desired Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma, Vocation or technical school diplomas are preferred, or experience in a similar position

• Basic culinary skills and knowledge
  
  

Certificates/Licenses: ServSafe certification a plus

Freedom from illegal use of drugs and freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Product

• Competent in required job skills and knowledge.
• Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision.
• Displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Is familiar with food, culinary terms, and the reading and executing of recipes
• Seeks feedback to improve performance, pursues training and development opportunities, strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Works with Chefs to assist in minimizing and tracking waste; treats food with respect and care.
• Ensures food is handled in a way that maximizes freshness and shelf life.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets productivity standards as required by Chef; completes work in timely manner.
• Strives to increase productivity; works quickly and efficiently.
• Follows policies and procedures and supports company goals and values.
• Adheres to all job relevant manuals, checklists, and standard operating procedures.
  
  

Guest Relations/Customer Service

• Responds promptly to customer needs; attentively answers to requests for service and assistance.
• Treats guests with care and respect at all times.
  
  

Teamwork

• Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration for others; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.
  
  

Inventory and Equipment Usage

• Actively and accurately follows management direction.
• Observes safety and sanitation procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Possess ability to use job specific equipment with minimal supervision; performs general maintenance as needed.
  
  

Communication and Professionalism

• Consistently adheres to company Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Able to read and interpret written information.
• Consistently adheres to company dress code.
• Consistently arrives for work and is on time, ensuring work/shift is covered when absent.