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The Omega Kitchen is a large full-scale food production facility. It produces up to 2500 plant-based meals per day as well as a breads and deserts for both the Dining Hall and Café.
Cooks are responsible for the production and execution of all meals and the necessary components. This will be done with support from the Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chefs and Executive Chef. It is the Cooks responsibility to maintain a clean and safe kitchen at all times. This includes following New York State Department of Health codes, as well as all H.A.C.C.P. regulations for storage and cooling.
Essential Functions
Assist the Sous Chef and other cooks in the preparation and production of individual meals (this could mean breakfast, lunch, dinner, garde manger, or prep)
Ability to be flexible in learning every station and all areas of production need to produce every item for all meals
Prepare foodstuffs for meals
Label and store prepared items in proper location
Providing creative input about meals
Provide support to other kitchen stations as needed
Adhere to the Omega Core Values
Working with knives, equipment with moving blades, open stovetop flames, hot ovens, steam and oil
Regularly lift/carry/move heavy items
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Requirements
6 months professional kitchen experience preferred
Knowledge of plant-based cuisine
Timely, reliable, and service oriented individual
Excellent interpersonal skills
Team player
Alignment with Omegas mission, goals, and core values
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. regularly, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Ability to work in high temperature conditions for long periods
Ability to stand for long periods regularly
Ability to navigate a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions
Omega Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
We seek diversity within our staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
To be considered PLEASE FILL OUT AN APPLICATION through our website: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8c6db0b6-7bf7-48f9-bbdb-082c10613850&ccId=7143477663096&type=MP&lang=enUS