Cook (44596)

Cook Position Summary The Cook is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing and cooking meat, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food items. This role includes portioning ingredients, preparing food products prior to cooking, assisting with final plate assembly, and ensuring each dish is plated and garnished according to brand standards. The position is essential in maintaining consistent quality, presentation, and flavor across all menu items. Licensing Requirements Valid Food Handlers Certification Duties & Responsibilities Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served Know and consistently comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes Properly handle, store, and rotate all products in accordance with company standards Assist in food prep assignments during off‑peak periods as needed Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations; assist others in closing the kitchen Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chef, manager or director Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Skilled in cooking, portioning, and preparing a variety of menu items Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety, and sanitation standards Ability to plate and garnish dishes to standard Strong attention to detail and quality Team oriented and able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older Some experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred, but willingness to learn necessary skills Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Work Environment / Physical Demands Expected to keep work location a safe and healthy work environment; utilize basic safety measures to keep the work environment safe; report any safety concerns to supervisor Wash and sanitize hands after removing trash, eating, drinking, using the bathroom, touching own face or hair, or handling food prep Team members are required to use cut‑resistant gloves when using a knife for cutting food or prepping fruit and vegetables Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the duration of the shift Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and lift and carry up to 40 lbs. or more Exposure to varying temperatures, hot (kitchen) and cold (walk‑ins) What We Offer We interview on the spot Flexible schedules, full time or part time Competitive pay & annual reviews with merit increase potential Tuition assistance Paid vacation Health insurance Free company‑provided shirts or chef coats Paid training Free employee meal during work Generous dining discounts at company‑owned restaurants Annual employee appreciation event Career development Fast‑track career path opportunities into management Fun place to work with exceptional & diverse team members An amazing company culture of familia and respect Discounts on items like theme parks, movie theaters, live shows, etc. Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. M Crowd Restaurant Group is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY employer. Candidates are considered for employment with M Crowd Restaurant Group without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or other protected veteran) or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr MCrowd Restaurant Group