Cook

Join to apply for the Cook role at Napoli's Pizza Location: Belpre, OH Salary: $1,000.00 - $1,400.00 (posted 2 months ago) Responsibilities Primarily responsible for the preparation and cooking of food as requested and ordered by customers, using established policies, protocols and procedures. Maintains a clean and organized process for food preparation and cooking. General cooking for several areas including but not limited to the dining room, banquet/conference rooms, customer pick‑up, delivery and catering services as needed for all types of meals (lunch, dinner, events, receptions, etc.). Replenishes and organizes food stocks/supplies as needed, working with management to maintain inventory and re‑order necessary food stock supplies/orders. Primarily responsible for the safe food order preparation, kitchen cleaning and trash removal. Ensures safety practices for food handling (clearly marking food items and expiration dates) and serving, following protocols to prevent food cross‑contamination related to food allergies, bacteria, etc. Maintains current knowledge of safe and healthy practices for food handling and preparation; and maintains the required food handling permit. Unloads incoming truck loads, assists in unloading, inventory and stocking of incoming supplies. Conducts routine inspections of supplies for expiration dates, rotation of stock and ensuring only fresh and safe food in refrigerators, freezers, pantries, etc. Ensures healthy and clean kitchen with exceptional appearance, bringing issues and concerns (broken, torn/worn, destroyed or otherwise equipment, dishware supplies, etc.) to the attention of management. Brings supplies needs to management prior to them being replenished. Works closely with co‑workers to provide exceptional customer service in the dining experience, ensuring great‑tasting and quality dishes in a timely manner. Effectively and professionally supports management and coworkers in addressing customers’ complaints, handling concerns courteously and resolving issues for quick guest satisfaction. Maintains professional working relationships with co‑workers, vendors and the general public. Takes a proactive, positive and sincere interest in our customers, ensuring continuity of the company’s long‑standing relationship with the community. Complies with all company policies, standards and protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), departmental checklists and other required rules and practices. Follows safety and security practices and protocols, and ensures these processes are timely, sufficiently and consistently followed, successfully completing all daily and other routine departmental checklists (e.g., opening, closing, cleaning) and SOPs with utmost attention to detail related to cleanliness and safety. Complies with all training (in‑person, video, classes, etc.) and successfully participates in and completes/passes all required trainings; follows all departmental checklists and standard operating procedures. Other projects and duties as assigned. Position Requirements and Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalence. Must be at least 18 years of age. 1‑2 years of work experience as a Restaurant Cook. Demonstrated knowledge of food and beverage service handling practices and food handling safety training, with a current food handling permit; obtaining ServSafe Certification as directed. Demonstrated knowledge of kitchen‑related operations and the ability to safely operate industrial kitchen machinery, stoves, grills, ovens, etc. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees, exercising tact and professionalism in all matters. Demonstrated professional demeanor and satisfactory ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment; conscientious and dependable. May work near moving or mechanical parts and/or in extreme hot or cold conditions. May come into contact with toxic/caustic chemicals used in cleaning, fumes or airborne particles. Physical demands: speak, hear, see, stand for long periods, walk frequently, use full reach and range of motion in arms, hands, fingers; use manual dexterity and gross motor skills; bend, stoop, kneel, carry, push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs. Must adhere to regular attendance and be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Must maintain satisfactory attendance, punctuality and flexible schedules. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Restaurants #J-18808-Ljbffr