Cook - 141 County Line Road, Plant City

Company: Fitlife Foods
Location: Plant City
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Join #TeamGreen and elevate the way you feel. Brand OverviewOur Core Focus at Fitlife Foods is to "Elevate the Way You Feel." Everything we do in our purpose driven brand is centered around this. We do this by living and emulating our values of having passion, empowering employees, being contagiously optimistic, being accountable and practicing gratitude daily. As the leader in omni-channel prepared meals, Fitlife Foods is helping individuals who value their health, their time and great flavor find their joy with our best in class prepared meals. With 12 retail stores throughout Florida and Georgia, national delivery and a menu offering that includes healthy, made-from scratch breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks, we are there to help ease the stress of each week. We are rapidly growing and seeking to add talented individuals to our team. We are seeking someone with a passionate spirit to take on exciting new challenges and advance their knowledge in an emerging brand with a company who will want to get to know you and understand your passion and purpose for the future. Hot Production Cook I Team Member MissionWe pride ourselves on our meals served from our Culinary Center and are looking for an experienced and passionate Hot Production Cook to help support our team. The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience preparing, enjoys working in a busy environment and take direction well and mutli-tasking effectively. If you have restaurant industry experience and a passion for food prep and strong customer service, we want you!ResponsibilitiesAssists the Kitchen Manager and cooks in quality and portion control of product.Prepares food that is to be grilled, broiled, steamed, saut--ed or prepared for other prep areas.Knife skills required.Ability to communicate and work as part of a team with all departments.Ability to review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation.Calm demeanor to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.Follows standardized recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, and tasting.Prepares foods under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits, vegetables and trimming and cutting meat, poultry, or fish for culinary use.Assist other line employees with daily responsibilities.Prepare production in accordance with established standards set by Kitchen ManagerSees to the proper labeling, rotation, storage temperature and environment required.Strive to eliminate over-production.Maintain quality inventory control of your production.Ensure that production and storage areas are maintained in accordance with city and state health department codes.Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values of Fitlife Foods.Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area responsibility.While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (ie. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).RequirementsMinimum of one (1) year experience working in restaurants, banquets, or commissary kitchens. Be able to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of timeEmbraces Fitlife's core Vision & Values Knowledge of proper food handling proceduresAttention to detailAbility to read, understand and carry out task per plate or recipe guideAbility to take, understand and use constructive criticism to produce the best you and the best productAbility to bend, stop, kneel, and twistAbility to sit, stand and do repetitive work for long periods of timeAbility to read, write, identify, and verify numbersAbility to interpret, understand and follow instructionsMust maintain personal hygiene in accordance with Fitlife standardsPhysical Requirements: Standing extended periods of time, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and may require occasional lifting and or moving up to 50 pounds, regularly required to stand and walk, and frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.Hours of Work Sunday thru Thursday; hours varySchedules are subject to change. Will require working early morning, mid-morning, afternoon and/or evening hours as well weekends and Holidays.Work EnvironmentExposure to extreme temperatures due to steam and heat from cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration. Work area subject to high noise levels, sharp tools and cutting hazards. Work will take place indoors. Will work with cleaning chemicals. Will be required to follow Emergency Operations Work Assignment per customer requirements. The mental demands, physical demands and environmental factors described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits Competitive compensationTraining and advancement opportunities Recognition and bonus programsReferral bonusFree meal per weekForkin' Fithub Meal discountExciting and fun work cultureGroup health, dental, vision planPaid time off PI192092253

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