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PeopleReady Cook in Long Island City, New York

Cook

PeopleReady of Long Island City, NY is now hiring Cooks. As a Cook, you will perform many different duties that are part of preparing meals. 

Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

  • Next-day pay for many of our open positions

  • The choice of long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions for extra cash

  • The convenience of applying for and accepting jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack! Text “READY” to 81555 to download JobStack and get started today

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $18 - $18 / hour This range is a goodfaith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

What you'll be doing as a Cook:

  • Operates and cleans equipment after each use

  • Understands time management and has a sense of priority

  • Attends functions for plate-up, carving, serving, saute station, running food, ets

  • Responsible for execution of the meal and understanding the timing of food production and to have all components of presentation during catering events

  • Position involves evenings and weekends based on scheduled events

  • Cook and prepare food according to production guidelines and recipes

  • Rotate preparing hot and cold foods

  • May oversee the cooking activities of food service associates as assigned by Executive Chef

  • Prepares various entrees and menu items following established recipes and according to Catering Orders

Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day), 2nd Shift (Evening)

Job requirements:

  • 4 years experience as a Catering, Banquet or Cook in Fine Dining

  • Requires an extensive knowledge of basic cooking techniques grilling, sauté, griddle, fryer, baking, broiling

  • Requires an extensive knowledge of display plating, Fruit, Cheese, Crudite, Antipasto and Charcutiere platters

  • Candidate must be able to communicate in English, read and follow recipes 2nd language a plus

  • 4 – 7 year's culinary experience in a high volume, luxury hotel/restaurant kitchen preferred/must

  • Requires the ability to work organized and within a team environment

  • Extremely good knife skills

  • Must work varied shifts

  • Must be able to safely operate all kitchen equipment

  • Must be able to handle large volumes of boxed lunches, platters of sandwiches

  • Must be able to build salads

  • Must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today.

Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short term disability, in addition to other programs [,as well as number of paid days off and/or more generous paid sick leave days]. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1.800.610.8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

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PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.

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