Cook

$10 per week

Part-time

Red Lobster

Ames, IA

Overview

Why You Want to Work Here:

We offer weekly pay and competitive wages
Flexible scheduling
Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week
Life insurance, short-term disability and voluntary benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after 1 year of service
Anniversary pay (must meet eligibility requirements)
Discounted shift meals and a 25% discount when dining as a guest
Opportunities - we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow

Who We Are:

It all began with a single family-owned restaurant and the vision to give people something special: a connection to seafood and the coast. Over fifty years later, every seat in our over 500 restaurant family is an extension of that founding passion. We proudly set the table for our guests' favorite meals and moments because we are more than just a place to eat and work. We are part of the communities we serve, and this is where new friends become familiar faces.

Your responsibilities as a Cook will include, but are not limited to:

Setting up and stocking prep and line stations
Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils
Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients
Prepping, seasoning, and cooking food according to recipes, quantity calls, and specification while maintaining portion control systems
Inspecting food preparation and serving areas, tools, and equipment to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
Substituting for or assisting other cooks and kitchen positions during peak business periods

What it Takes to Succeed (Physical Job Requirements)

Must meet the minimum age requirement and authorized to work in the country you are applying
Culinary experience preferred
Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 60 pounds safely
Ability to move about the restaurant and remain standing for an 8 - 12 hour shift
Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task

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

BIG plans are on the horizon for Red Lobster. Our team and restaurants are great today, but our future is even better. There is no better time than now to be a part of the Red Lobster Family!

***We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who provides a welcoming workplace for everyone. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status***

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