About the Role
A Station Cook with American Dining Creations ensures exceptional dining through the set up, preparation, and serving of menu offerings to our guests. Stations may include Grill, Pizza, Deli, Salad Bar, Seasonal, and Specialty menu items. By providing outstanding service, a smile, and amazing food, our Station Cooks create a memorable dining experience for our guests.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve menu offerings for designated station(s) following standards.
- Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator in accordance with established safety standards.
- Serve food and goods per guest specifications.
- Store foods in designated areas following standard wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
- Retain temperature logs and production records efficiently.
- Keep supplies replenished, restock coolers, and take inventory as directed.
- Set-up and breakdown stations, clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and dishes for designated workstation.
- Adhere to all state and local food production, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Remain focused on customer satisfaction through providing excellent service to all guests, clients, and team members.
- Listen well and communicate in a professional and friendly manner.
- Be efficient and organized.
- Operate POS to complete orders and package “to go” items.
- May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
- Previous hospitality/food service experience.
- Basic knife skills a plus.
- Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-quality environment.
- Self-motivated achiever, eager to learn and interested in taking on additional roles and responsibilities.
- Must be dedicated to excellence in hospitality and have a desire to offer a great dining experience.
- Ability to cross train and cross utilize skills.
- Safety and detail oriented.
- Requires lifting 30lbs unassisted, bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing for scheduled shifts.
Skills
- Customer service
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Sanitation
- Inventory management
- POS operation
- Knife skills
Location
- Utica, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Salary/Compensations
- $16 - $17 per hour
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- 401K with match
- Employee meal and beverage during shift
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible hours and shifts
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided
- Learning and advancement opportunities
About the Company
- Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations.
- Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.
- Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.
- Our Mission: To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.
- Our Vision: To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.
- Our Values: F.I.R.S.T. (Family, Integrity, Responsiveness, Service Excellence, Teamwork).
Equal Opportunity
- American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
