CrawlJobs Logo

Cook Helper

United States, San Jose Employment contract 28.64 USD / Hour · Job Posted April 23, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

A Cook Helper assists the Chef or Cook accordingly and must work under supervision. This is an on-call union position, and all individuals in this role are represented by UNITE HERE! Local 19.

Job Responsibility

  • Prepares all the prep work for hot and cold areas
  • Responsible to supply assigned work station with all needed products and culinary equipment for prompt production
  • Stores all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels and dates, using the proper containers to protect against waste and spoilage
  • Maintain kitchen area and tools of the trade clean and organize according to department and ECO-SURE standards
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

  • Able to speak, read and write in the English language effectively
  • Must have a minimum of six (6) months experience in food preparation and fundamentals of cooking
  • Scheduling flexibility is essential, willing to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
  • MUST have a valid California Food Handler Card
  • Must have basic knowledge of ECO-SURE sanitation standards
  • Must have knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles
  • Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, and portion sizes
  • Ability to use manual dexterity of hands to move (rotate) goods weighing a maximum of 50 lbs. on a continuous schedule and use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tong, slicers, etc.
  • Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges
  • Must be able to work in a high stress environment
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Ability to work in confined spaces for long periods of time and perform repetitive tasks
  • Ability to lift/carry items using proper lifting/carrying procedures up to 80lbs., move heavy items and stand long periods of time.

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Similar Jobs for

Cook Helper

8 matching positions

Cook Helper

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...
Location
Location
United States of America , Rochester
Salary
Salary:
19.13 - 25.95 USD / Hour
urmc.rochester.edu Logo
University of Rochester
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Requires knowledge of the methods of food preparation
  • ability to read and write English
  • ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • 1 year experience in commercial food service
  • or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for Cooks and assists them in the preparation of food
  • May perform grill and broiler activities independently
  • Tends foods that are cooking and tests them for progress of cooking
  • May adjust cooking time and temperature and add seasonings and ingredients as directed
  • Prepares beverages and like items
  • May prepare special diet foods and short-order foods such as on grills or in broiler
  • Peels, washes, trims and cuts vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese and other foods
  • Measures and mixes ingredients according to computer-generated recipes
  • Prepares servings of food items
  • Makes up patients' trays and serves food onto a food truck or containers
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Cook helper

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...
Location
Location
United States of America , Rochester
Salary
Salary:
19.13 - 25.95 USD / Hour
urmc.rochester.edu Logo
University of Rochester
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Requires knowledge of the methods of food preparation
  • ability to read and write English and understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • 1 year experience in commercial food service
  • or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for Cooks and assists them in the preparation of food
  • May perform grill and broiler activities independently
  • Tends foods that are cooking and tests them for progress of cooking
  • May adjust cooking time and temperature and add seasonings and ingredients as directed
  • Prepares beverages and like items
  • May prepare special diet foods and short-order foods such as on grills or in broiler
  • Peels, washes, trims and cuts vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese and other foods
  • Measures and mixes ingredients according to computer-generated recipes
  • Prepares servings of food items
  • Makes up patients' trays and serves food onto a food truck or containers
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Cook Helper

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...
Location
Location
United States of America , Rochester
Salary
Salary:
18.39 - 24.95 USD / Hour
urmc.rochester.edu Logo
University of Rochester
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Requires knowledge of the methods of food preparation
  • ability to read and write English
  • ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • 1 year experience in commercial food service
  • or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for Cooks and assists them in the preparation of food
  • May perform grill and broiler activities independently
  • Tends foods that are cooking and tests them for progress of cooking
  • May adjust cooking time and temperature and add seasonings and ingredients as directed
  • Prepares beverages and like items
  • May prepare special diet foods and short-order foods such as on grills or in broiler
  • Peels, washes, trims and cuts vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese and other foods
  • Measures and mixes ingredients according to computer-generated recipes
  • Prepares servings of food items
  • Makes up patients' trays and serves food onto a food truck or containers
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Cook helper

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...
Location
Location
United States of America , Rochester
Salary
Salary:
19.13 - 25.95 USD / Hour
urmc.rochester.edu Logo
University of Rochester
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Requires knowledge of the methods of food preparation
  • ability to read and write English and understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • 1 year experience in commercial food service
  • or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for Cooks and assists them in the preparation of food
  • May perform grill and broiler activities independently
  • Tends foods that are cooking and tests them for progress of cooking
  • May adjust cooking time and temperature and add seasonings and ingredients as directed
  • Prepares beverages and like items
  • May prepare special diet foods and short-order foods such as on grills or in broiler
  • Peels, washes, trims and cuts vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese and other foods
  • Measures and mixes ingredients according to computer-generated recipes
  • Prepares servings of food items
  • Makes up patients' trays and serves food onto a food truck or containers
  • Parttime
Read More
Arrow Right

Cook Helper

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...
Location
Location
United States of America , Rochester
Salary
Salary:
19.13 - 25.95 USD / Hour
urmc.rochester.edu Logo
University of Rochester
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Requires knowledge of the methods of food preparation
  • ability to read and write English and understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • 1 year experience in commercial food service
  • or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for Cooks and assists them in the preparation of food
  • May perform grill and broiler activities independently
  • Tends foods that are cooking and tests them for progress of cooking
  • May adjust cooking time and temperature and add seasonings and ingredients as directed
  • Prepares beverages and like items
  • May prepare special diet foods and short-order foods such as on grills or in broiler
  • Peels, washes, trims and cuts vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese and other foods
  • Measures and mixes ingredients according to computer-generated recipes
  • Prepares servings of food items
  • Makes up patients' trays and serves food onto a food truck or containers
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Cook Helper

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...
Location
Location
United States of America , Rochester
Salary
Salary:
19.13 - 25.95 USD / Hour
urmc.rochester.edu Logo
University of Rochester
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Requires knowledge of the methods of food preparation
  • ability to read and write English and understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • 1 year experience in commercial food service
  • or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for Cooks and assists them in the preparation of food
  • May perform grill and broiler activities independently
  • Tends foods that are cooking and tests them for progress of cooking
  • May adjust cooking time and temperature and add seasonings and ingredients as directed
  • Prepares beverages and like items
  • May prepare special diet foods and short-order foods such as on grills or in broiler
  • Peels, washes, trims and cuts vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese and other foods
  • Measures and mixes ingredients according to computer-generated recipes
  • Prepares servings of food items
  • Makes up patients' trays and serves food onto a food truck or containers
  • Parttime
Read More
Arrow Right

Cook Helper

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...
Location
Location
United States of America , Rochester
Salary
Salary:
18.39 - 24.95 USD / Hour
urmc.rochester.edu Logo
University of Rochester
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Knowledge of the methods of food preparation
  • Ability to read and write English
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • 1 year experience in commercial food service
  • Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for Cooks
  • Assists Cooks in the preparation of food
  • May perform grill and broiler activities independently
  • Tends foods that are cooking and tests them for progress of cooking
  • May adjust cooking time and temperature and add seasonings and ingredients as directed
  • Prepares beverages and like items
  • May prepare special diet foods and short-order foods such as on grills or in broiler
  • Peels, washes, trims and cuts vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese and other foods
  • Measures and mixes ingredients according to computer-generated recipes
  • Prepares servings of food items
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Cook helper

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...
Location
Location
United States of America , Rochester
Salary
Salary:
18.39 - 24.95 USD / Hour
urmc.rochester.edu Logo
University of Rochester
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Requires knowledge of the methods of food preparation
  • ability to read and write English and understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • 1 year experience in commercial food service
  • or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for Cooks and assists them in the preparation of food
  • May perform grill and broiler activities independently
  • Tends foods that are cooking and tests them for progress of cooking
  • May adjust cooking time and temperature and add seasonings and ingredients as directed
  • Prepares beverages and like items
  • May prepare special diet foods and short-order foods such as on grills or in broiler
  • Peels, washes, trims and cuts vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese and other foods
  • Measures and mixes ingredients according to computer-generated recipes
  • Prepares servings of food items
  • Makes up patients' trays and serves food onto a food truck or containers
  • Parttime
Read More
Arrow Right