Cook

We are looking for an experienced Cook/Grill Staff to execute all kitchen operations, ensuring all prepared foods meet restaurant safety and health standards. The candidate will cook, assemble, and wrap good items, stock all needed products and preparation materials in a clean and safe manner. A good candidate is a person with attention to detail who keeps the kitchen tidy and clean while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff. Reports to: Management Staff and Shift Leaders Requirements Must have excellent customer service skills Exhibit good manners, proper personal hygiene, positive attitude, and promptness. Must be able to perform under pressure in a high volume restaurant, moving and responding quickly for long periods of time. Travel quickly in customer service area as much as three times for each customer, up to as many as 40 customers per hour of shift. Must be able to work in and out of different temperature ranges. Ability to handle raw, frozen and cooked food products as well as products in and out of temperature danger zone (41-140 F). Capability to stand for long periods of time. Able to lift up to 50 pounds. Interact with the public and co‑workers constantly during shifts. Must be able to read order monitors. Recall and communication of products and contents. Practice established food handling procedures and meet any local health regulations. Responsibilities Operate grill area in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. Produce food quickly, accurately and safely. Assist in the success of the restaurant by ensuring guest satisfaction through adhering to standards for quality, value, service and cleanliness. Maintain a positive working relationship with all restaurant employees and customers to foster and promote a cooperative and pleasant working climate. Communicate all significant issues, both positive and negative, with management staff. Functions Communicate clearly, quickly and politely with co‑workers to ensure the correct order is served to the customers. Quickly and accurately prepare food products following restaurant, health and safety standards and procedures. Be pleasant and alert to customer needs. Properly and safely operate and maintain restaurant equipment including grill, fryer, freezer and other related cooking equipment while following all health and safety standards. Work as a “team” member to assure constant and consistent quality, service, cleanliness and value to each customer. Clean work area, organize and stock needed items. Move various food, paper and cleaning items from other sections of building (or outside building) to immediate work area. Stock and execute proper rotation of products. Complete assigned prep work for stocking and set up of grill area. Control food production process. Break down and clean grill area thoroughly every day as assigned by a manager or shift leader. Wash counters, tables, restrooms, trash receptacles, gather trash and remove from dining/service areas to proper receptacle, sweep, mop, stock and other cleaning tasks. Occasional need to be out of building (i.e., parking lot, freezer, trash container areas, etc.) for parking lot pick‑up, trash removal and other maintenance and cleaning activities. Inform immediate supervisor promptly of all problems or unusual matters of significance. Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by management staff or shift leaders. #J-18808-Ljbffr