Cook

Cook Position

Looking to join a fun and energetic working environment? We want you!

At Fat Tuesday we believe our people are the featured ingredient for what we do. As an employee you will earn a competitive wage, plus tips as well as partake in our employee discount program!

Come join our team and let's get this party started!

Position Summary

The cook will prepare meals and follow establishment recipes. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the restaurant menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift
• Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system
• Cooking order according to food health and safety standards
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
• Handling multiple food orders at one time
• Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
• Dressing order for presentation
• Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides
• Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner
• Storing all food properly
• Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils
• Reordering stock and food supplies
• Monitoring other cooks and team members
• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed

Qualifications/Skills

• Ability to work during peak business hours, including Fridays, Saturdays and special events
• Excellent communication skills to connect effectively with co-workers
• Possess the ethics and positive attitude that support our values and culture
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize

Education And/Or Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Essential Physical Functions

• Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 30 hours a week
• Ability to stand/walk for 2-8 hours per day
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry
• Must be able to work in warm environments
• Work environment: exposure to food, liquor, mixing devices, drink machines, water, sanitizers, cleaning products, knives, other sharp objects, and slippery floors