BOH/Broil/Cook/Line Cook

Job Title Cook Location District Heights, MD 20747 Role Purpose To prepare a wide variety of foods according to recipe requirements and to adhere to product sensitivities and plate presentation. To ensure that all prepared food meets TGI Friday’s standard of excellence. Key Responsibilities Ensures that all prepared food meets TGI Friday’s standard of excellence, follows recipe requirements, and adheres to product sensitivity and plate presentation guidelines. Keeps updated on recipe changes and ensures proper execution of recipe procedures to maintain a high quality and consistent product. Keeps entire kitchen clean; stocks and sets up rotation. Keeps prepared food continuously moving out of the kitchen. Communicates ticket times and potential problems with the service staff, kitchen staff and Managers. Completes assigned prep work for stocking, set up of station, and breaks down and cleans station thoroughly every day. Requisitions products on a timely basis, operates and maintains equipment properly. Cleans and sanitizes throughout the shift. Ensures proper rotation of all products and stocks products to par, labels, day‑dots and signs all products, and obtains Manager signature on all products. Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action which may be taken. Key Decisions Influences Guest Experience. Influences following and enforcement of standards of cleanliness and presentation. Influences management of inventory. Measures of Success Consistently fulfill the Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities above. Guest satisfaction scores. Food quality and cost. Cleanliness and sanitation. Qualifications Must be able to perform multiple tasks while maintaining required standards of operation in daily activities. Must also be able to perform duties that ensure Guest satisfaction. Must produce items exactly according to recipe to ensure Guest satisfaction and control food costs. Must be able to read Guest orders. Must be able to hear kitchen, window person and/or Manager requests in the midst of loud background noise. Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 70 lbs. Understands how their role impacts the guest and displays a caring attitude towards guests. Contributes to the guest experience through knowledge of job and products. Demonstrates a service attitude by providing support to those who are directly serving the guest. Consistently follows recipe directions to provide quality food that meets the guests’ expectations. Handles special requests in a responsive and positive way. Utilizes customer feedback to provide a better guest experience. Communication Keeps the lines of communication positive, open and productive. Pays close attention to guests’ and coworkers’ special requests to ensure accuracy. Responds positively to conflict situations and works to find appropriate solutions. Keeps interaction positive and productive; avoids conveying negative messages. Shares information with others to raise awareness of potential needs and concerns. Listens carefully and attentively to others without interrupting. Asks thoughtful questions to ensure proper understanding of the message being conveyed. Contributes to pre‑shift meetings by providing relevant updates and asking appropriate questions. Passion & Initiative Keeps it fun and keeps up with the pace. Shows guests and team members that he/she genuinely enjoys the job. Displays passion, energy and pride in doing the job right. Exhibits ability to learn the craft and a desire to continue to develop and grow. Works with a strong sense of urgency and drive; pushes for quick, yet accurate results. Focuses on the way he/she approaches a task, not just the task itself. Takes independent action to improve existing systems and processes. Enthusiastically promotes the TGI Friday’s brand and menu items. Reliability & Accountability Works hard and arrives on time and ready to work dressed in proper uniform. Attends all required shift meetings and is prepared to contribute. Follows proper safety and sanitation procedures; does not take shortcuts that may jeopardize quality standards. Minimizes wastes and costs, e.g., maintains proper rotation of inventory. Balances speed of production with accuracy and quality. Responds to complaints about food quality issues by owning the situation and solving the problem quickly and properly. Uses good judgment and acts with integrity in all dealings; demonstrates consistency in words and actions. Flexibility & Stress Tolerance Knows that anything can and will happen and handles uncertainty in a calm, controlled manner. Addresses daily challenges and obstacles with confidence and a positive attitude. Handles multiple tasks without becoming visibly overwhelmed or flustered. Easily adjusts to meet changing demands and new responsibilities. Prioritizes effectively and multitasks to ensure all tasks are completed by the end of the shift. Maintains an even‑tempered demeanor even in stressful situations. Responds calmly to problems and controls emotional reactions. Handles himself/herself in a professional manner at all times. Teamwork & Collaboration Fuels an environment where everyone pitches in and gets along. Recognizes the importance of working together to accomplish goals. Actively promotes cooperation, respect, and acceptance of all team members. Establishes positive and supportive working relationships with all team members to maintain a collaborative atmosphere. Takes on additional responsibilities to ensure proper coverage during rush periods. Reaches out to team members when necessary to ensure timely completion of all tasks. Takes advantage of opportunities to set an example for new or inexperienced team members. #J-18808-Ljbffr