Prep Cook at Puckett's in Columbia

Job Description

Job Description

Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant in Columbia, TN is hiring PREP COOKS to join our kitchen team. This is a great position to grow into the restaurant industry. We love to cross-train and promote from within. Puckett's is a part of the A. Marshall Hospitality family of restaurants, which also includes 7 other Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant locations, Scout's Pub, and Deacon's New South. We are a growing business and are looking for a talented person with an energetic and positive personality to contribute to the company's growth. If you are interested in working for a company whose leadership is hands-on and invested in the development of its people, then we look forward to speaking with you. POSITION INFORMATIONPosition: Prep CookLocation: 15 Public Square, Columbia, TNHours: Vary - open availability neededJOB SUMMARYThe Prep Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads, and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List. They are responsible for performing minor machine maintenance, setting up ingredients in preparation for production, and assigning the overall production of food when needed. They must also perform 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 menu item platesBENEFITS PACKAGEExcellent Health Benefits Package for Employees averaging over 30 hours/week. We pay 50% of employee's medical insurance. Affordable dental and vision available to add on.Opportunity to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA).One week paid vacation for full time employees (35+ hours average) after 6 months.30% off Skechers Shoe Program.50% off in-house meals and apparel for you AND your immediate family at your home location.50% off in-house meals and apparel at any of our affiliated restaurants for you as an employee.Paid breaks!A positive, fun and family-oriented work environment.Company newsletter to stay informed. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSMust pass the federally mandated E-verify processBe 18 years of age or older.Have reliable transportation to and from work.At least 1 year of experience working in a professional restaurant kitchenMust have an understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment.Able to communicate clearly and effectively with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guestsBe able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 poundsBe able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)Able to conduct yourself in a positive and professional manner under all circumstances, including in a high paced environment  EEO STATEMENTPuckett's Grocery & Restaurant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, gender (includes pregnancy or related medical conditions), genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status or any other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We are drug-free, provide reasonable accommodations where requested and available and participate in the Federal E-Verify process.