Cook

Job Description

Job Description

***$600 sign on bonus currently in effect for all new hires!***

Summary:

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  To work as a team along with the other kitchen staff to prepare and present quality food items for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  To understand major end results and expectations of line/prep cook positions explain performance standards.
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  To know each line position and responsibilities of each.
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  To have working knowledge of menu and food preparation terms.
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  To understand and explain principals involved in the guest satisfaction program.
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  To know general work rules and policies.
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  To understand the role of the cook in achieving sales, profit and guest satisfaction goals in the kitchen, restaurant, and deli.
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  To understand the kitchen, restaurant and deli and how each area relates to the cook position.
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  To know food quality standards and the menu manuals.
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  To practice teamwork among kitchen staff and other departments.
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  To understand how the kitchen and deli staff affects overall guest flow.
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  To understand the concepts of quality, value, service, and atmosphere as they relate to a cook’s accountability.
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  To know the impact of the kitchen staff on guest satisfaction.
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  To explain and identify quality standards of product, service, and sanitation.
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  To attend all meetings and/or training sessions. All meetings and training sessions are considered mandatory.

General Qualifications:

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  Practice good hygiene at all times
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  Ability to work at a fast pace in a confined area
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  Must be able to read, write and understand English.
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  Ability to follow cooking directions and ensure proper temperature of food before being served.

Education and/or Experience:

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  GED or High School Diploma preferred, but not required
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  Previous cook service experience preferred.