Cook/Kitchen Assistant - Benco Dental

Pittston, PA

Cook/Kitchen Assistant Position at Benco Dental

At Benco Dental, our company is our family, and we are looking for a new addition to assist us in Driving Dentistry Forward. Please review the description below carefully to ensure that this position is the perfect match for you!

What’s in it for YOU?

• Excellent Compensation Packages

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Effective on Day 1

• 401k Package, Paid Time Off Program, and Profit Sharing

• Associate Discounts and Community Giveback Programs

• College Tuition Savings Program

• Caring Family Culture Toward all Associates

• Certified as a FORTUNE Great Place to Work

• Opportunities to join resource groups that promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Family owned for 90+ years

Position Summary:

In this hourly position, you will be responsible for preparing meals daily according to menu; assisting Kitchen Manager in daily operations.

Shift: Schedule for this role is Monday thru Friday from 6:30am to 3:00pm.

Do YOU Possess These Skills and Attributes?

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent customer service skills, service customers in a fast and friendly manner
• Extensive knowledge of commercial kitchen operation
• Attention to detail

Do These Responsibilities Interest YOU?

• Performing preparation duties such as rinsing, peeling, slicing, and dicing fruit and vegetables
• Weighing and measuring ingredients
• Wrapping, date-labeling, and storing food items
• Cleaning and organizing work areas, equipment, utensils, and service station
• Following established recipes to prepare menu items, support menu planning and development
• Following guidelines to ensure correct serving temperatures and adequate portion control
• Providing customers with information regarding food ingredients, availability, and pricing
• Escalating customer concerns and complaints to the kitchen manager
• Assisting customers to pay for products
• Complying with relevant safety, hygiene, and service standards and procedures
• Assist with inventory management

Do YOU Meet These Requirements?

• ServSafe Certified
• 1-3 years working in a restaurant/commercial kitchen
• Knowledge of food management principles and techniques

Who We Are: It’s our Mission to Drive Dentistry Forward

Benco Dental, the largest privately owned, full-service dental distributor in the United States, has remained in the family since 1930—a family that now includes our more than 40,000 customers and over 1,500 associates in the 48 contiguous states.

We provide more supply and equipment options than any other full-service distributor, an offering enhanced by a comprehensive suite of services, including office design, equipment repair, practice coaching, financing and project management, wealth management and dental-specific technology solutions. These services are supported by over 400 professionally trained sales representatives and 300 factory-trained service technicians who begin every task by asking “What does the customer want?”

If you enjoy working for a progressive company, who is committed to diversity in our workforce, who values all customers and associates, who also provides the opportunity for growth and development- we encourage you to learn more about our Benco family. We are looking for driven professionals who want to play a key role in our future success, while making a positive impact within our industry. Thank you for your interest in Benco Dental. We look forward to hearing from you!

We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. At Benco Dental we celebrate our associates' differences to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion every day. Click here to learn more about how we promote Equal Opportunity and Diversity and Inclusion at Benco.