Cook Wanted - Scratch Kitchen Concept

Who We Are:

NEXDINE Hospitality’s family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. Learn more at www.NEXDINE.com.

Join Louisville’s own renowned Chef Shawn Ward at our high-end, scratch kitchen restaurant concept on the historic Masonic Campus! Nexdine Hospitality is seeking passionate and talented cooks to join our dynamic team. Here, you’ll experience the creativity and artistry of a high-end independent restaurant—paired with the stability and benefits of working within an Active Lifestyle community!

We offer:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) opportunities

Both full and part time positions available and no late nights!

We’re looking for individuals with prior scratch experience (required), and open availability, including weekends and holidays! If you are eager to grow and thrive in a professional kitchen environment, come join Chef Ward and his team of chefs!

Come be part of something special and join an environment where passion for food meets purpose in hospitality!

**Drug Screen and Background Check Required**

Job Details

Position: Cook

Location: Louisville, KY

Starting Pay Rate: Negotiable - Depending on Experience

Pay Frequency: Weekly – Direct Deposit

What We Offer You:

• Generous Compensation & Benefits Package

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Various Employee Perks and Rewards

Cook Job Summary:

The Cook reports to the Chef or Chef Manager. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and/or catered events. The Cook may be required to operate equipment, including but not limited to an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives. Representing not only the client but NEXDINE as well, the Cook needs to exhibit great customer service in all aspects of this job.

Cook Essential Functions and Key Tasks:

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.

• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and other equipment.

• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, rotating stock and following food company labeling & dating procedures.

• Monitor, cook and prepare foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or utilization of food thermometers.

• Responsible for preparation of stations, as directed, according to company guidelines.

• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.

• Season, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes with guidance from supervisor, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.

• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.

• Carve, trim and prepare meats and seafood for hot or cold service.

• May bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.

• May wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.

• Compile and maintain records of food usage.

• May assist with inventory.

• Follow food specification amounts provided by supervisor. Assist in forecasting of preparation needs.

• Prepare and serve food to customers in a timely manner.

• May assist in supporting culinary staff at numerous stations as directed.

• Communicate with supervisor regarding kitchen equipment/supply needs.

• Adhere to and promote company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines, and productivity.

• Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customers.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a kitchen environment whereby employees may be exposed to and/or required to ope