Cook - Chef

Job Description Cook -On/Off PremiseCompensation: BOE $25-28 hourlyEmployment Type: Part-TimeJob Title: CookWell established Boston based catering company is seeking a strong culinary skills candidate. Catering high volume food experience is a must. Good work ethic, reliable, ability to work under pressure, positive attitude, team player are all attributes we seek. Cooks must be able to work with health and safety guidelines set out by the company and under the standards of Boston and Mass Health.o Work with a sense of urgencyo Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation throughout the dayo Before the shift is complete, properly prepare to close by putting away all items and cleaning the assigned work area. Keep area in accordance to safe and sanitation practices store all ingredients properly and safely in refrigeration, sanitize cutting board, tools, knives and work areao Coordinate efforts with the chef and sous chefo Contributes to the ordering needs by giving the chef or sous chef any immediate needs and notifies them when talking the last of a specific producto Provide support for fellow kitchen team members in needo Maintain a high level of respect between kitchen team and sales and front of house staff memberso Help to keep a positive working atmosphere with all team membersQUALIFICATIONSo At least 2 years' experience in a fully operating catering or high-volume kitcheno High school diploma or equivalento Candidates should have proof of culinary education and/or certificate or minimum 5 years high volume experienceo Must have a current serve safe certificate or be willing to acquire.o Proficient knowledge of various kitchen appliances and kitchen tools used in productionABILITY TOo Ability to work at a fast, yet controlled pace while cookingo Ability to read and execute recipes written in Englisho Ability to speak English fluentlyo Ability to stand, walk and climb flights of steps during a work shifto Clean work habits and strong attention to detailo Ability to be punctual/on time for work shiftso Ability to multi-task in order to plan aheadWORK ENVIRONMENTo Standing for prolonged periods of timeo Under variable temperature conditionso Under variable noise levelso Around cleaning chemicalsCompany DescriptionGourmet Catering by Andrew is a leading Kosher Caterer in the Greater Boston Area.Company DescriptionGourmet Catering by Andrew is a leading Kosher Caterer in the Greater Boston Area.