Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

Welcome to Shades on 30A.
A Family Favorite Since 1994. 

A 30A destination location for more than 20 years, Shades Bar & Grill continues to turn friends into family! With daily chef features, famous wings, classic spirits and a fabulous staff, Shades is the place to meet and eat on 30A.
If great food, unbelievable televisions, and live music in a neighborhood pub and grill environment are what you are looking for, we are a perfect choice!

As soon as you enter our spacious restaurant, you’ll notice a big difference. We are a clean, family-friendly bar and grill that truly loves our customers, and we go the extra mile whether in the kitchen or greeting you at the door. Come have a great time enjoying a great meal and fun setting! Check out why Shades received the Certificate of Excellence for 2015 from TripAdvisor!

Job Summary

Cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. Cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare
and portion food products prior to cooking. Also, perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of
cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes.

Responsibilities 

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Spell Restaurant Group
• Inspect and clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for the quality of products served.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Qualifications Essential Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• Be able to stand, walk, and carry food for long periods of time 
• English reading and communications skills 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Ability to identify and prioritize tasks to maintain high-quality guest service 
• Ability to effectively implement the three C's: coordination, Consolidation, and communication 
• Ability to obtain necessary food and liquor permits 

Preferred Skills:

• Prior restaurant or retail experience 
• Previous experience in a fast-paced high-volume environment 

Benefits/Perks

• Opportunity for Advancement
• Companywide Food Discounts
• Direct Deposit
• Qualified Employees:
• Insurance Offerings
• 401K with employer match