Job Description

Cooks are the backbone of the kitchen, ensuring the consistent and steady completion of meals that meet or exceed expectations. They cook food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards. Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other. kitchen equipment according to brand recipe standards.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products, based on rate of sale, at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection. oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, labels, and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen station. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all local, state, and federal safety laws as well as Company safety policies.
• Understand safe food and equipment handling.
• Report any unsafe working conditions or problems to Management.
• Ensure all dishes, cookware, equipment, and supplies are clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Be a team player.
• Complete and set-ups, side work, and/or closing duties assigned.
• Ensure safe food handling and general restaurant safety for Guests and Team Members.

Qualifications:

• Must be a certified Food Handler in respective state.
• Must be able to work in hot, wet, humid, and loud environments for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Must be able to safely lift bags, cases, and stacks (up to 40 pounds) many times per shift.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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