Cook

Job Summary: The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food items in a fast-paced convenience store kitchen environment. This position ensures food is prepared quickly, safely, and consistently according to company recipes, food safety standards, and customer expectations. The Cook maintains a clean and organized kitchen, monitors inventory, and assists customers as needed while delivering high-quality grab-and-go and made-to-order food items. Key Responsibilities: The Cook is responsible for producing safe, fresh, and appealing food products while maintaining efficient kitchen operations. Duties include: Prepare hot and cold food items according to established recipes and portion guidelinesCook food using grills, fryers, ovens, warmers, and other kitchen equipmentEnsure all food products meet quality, freshness, and temperature standardsMonitor food holding times and properly label and rotate products (FIFO)Maintain appropriate food temperatures to comply with food safety regulationsPrepare ingredients by slicing, chopping, mixing, and portioningSet up and stock food prep stations at the beginning of each shiftClean and sanitize food prep areas, equipment, utensils, and surfacesFollow all health department and company food safety standardsAssist with receiving, stocking, and storing food and suppliesMonitor inventory levels and notify management of shortagesFollow opening and closing kitchen proceduresProvide friendly customer service when interacting with guestsAssist store team members as needed during busy periods Qualifications: Skills & Abilities Knowledge of food safety standards and safe food handling practicesAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environmentAbility to follow recipes and instructions accuratelyStrong time management and organizational skillsAbility to operate kitchen equipment safely (fryers, grills, ovens, slicers, etc.)Basic math skills for measuring and portioningTeam-oriented with a positive attitudeAbility to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 poundsDependable and able to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends