Cook

Job Title :        Cook

Department :  Operations

Reports To :    Kitchen Manager / Unit General Manager

Status :             Non-Exempt

Salary : $24.00 per hour

Broad Functions : Accurately and efficiently cooks meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products. Also performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot and cold menu item plates.

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

1.   Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.

2.   Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.

3.   Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.

4.   Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.

5.   Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.

6.   Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.

7.   Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and / or marinating.

8.   Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.

9.   Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.

10. Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.

11. Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Skills and Qualifications :

1.   A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.

2.   At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.

3.   Good communication skills

4.   Good teamwork approach to daily tasks

5.   Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel.

6.   Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.

7.   Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).

Benefits :

We offer full-time eligible employees affordable medical insurance, dental and vision benefits, along with a variety of voluntary insurance options. Our benefits package includes company-sponsored life insurance, a free employee assistance program, competitive paid time off, company holidays, and a 401k retirement plan with company match. Plus, enjoy access to discount programs for travel and entertainment and a location meal program. In addition, this position is eligible for overtime and overnight differentials.

EEOC Statement :

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, or veteran status.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, use hands and fingers, communicate verbally, and hear. The associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, taste, and smell. The associate is also occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and either lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.