Fast Food Cook jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Essential Functions:

• Prepares, seasons, and garnishes all food.
• Maintains all refrigeration and dry storage areas to ensure proper handling and rotation of products.
• Follows all recipes, specs, and control procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary area at all times in full accordance with health regulations.
• Performs proper receiving, thawing, and storage in correct location, proportioning prep area sanitation, heating and holding, and re-thermalization.
• Assists with guest requests when needed.
• Reports any mishaps in the kitchen.
• Applies safety standards.
• Looks after the stock of the kitchen and informing it to the head chef as the stock runs out
• Cooks dishes under the supervision of the Chef.
• Applies all safety standards in accordance to RWC guidelines.
• Maintains knowledge of the menu thoroughly.
• Ensures the quality of the food produced and maintain the quality and quantity of food throughout the service period.

Performs other tasks as assigned.

Core Competencies: 

• Demonstrates consistent regard and dedication to guests, vendors, colleagues and the Company by being engaged, interested and productive
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of our marketplace; actively and collaboratively assists in building the best practices necessary for the Company’s success
• Demonstrates an understanding of the impact actions and decisions have on the Company both financially and on guest relations
• Demonstrates the courage and initiative to present new ideas and perspective to create positive results
• Exhibits respectful consideration of viewpoints, situations and others
• Puts the guest at the forefront of every decision

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Knowledge/Work Experience:  

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or G.E.D preferred
• Two (2) year experience as a cook in customer service or hospitality environment preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate license through the New York State Gaming Commission
• Must have a NYS Food Handlers Permit