We are seeking a talented and skilled Cook to join our team. As a key member of the kitchen, you will be responsible for preparing menu items to company standards and ensuring high-quality food products.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare cooking items
* Maintain good personal hygiene and proper uniform
* Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and preparation areas
* Stock and rotate products to ensure shelf life standards
* Prepare prep items according to guest requests within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures
* Control food costs
* Ensure accurate portioning and prepare food products as specified by recipes
* Maintain kitchen, prep areas, coolers, and storage area cleanliness
* Follow proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation, and storage
* Conduct line sweeps throughout the shift and clean as you go
* Understand OSHA requirements and health department standards
* Assist Team Members and prepare items according to recipes and procedures
* Provide excellent guest service by communicating and cooperating with front-of-house staff
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
* Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours
* Must be able to see at a distance (20 feet), close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes, and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards
* Must be able to communicate clearly
* Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold
* Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2-3 feet
* Must have high-level mobility/flexibility in space provided
* Must have time management skills
* Must be able to read, write, and perform addition/subtraction calculations
* Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice, chop, and operate equipment
* Must be able to fit through openings 30 inches wide
* Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times
* Bending, reaching, walking
* Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
* Lifting up to 50 pounds
* Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals