Cook

Description

Our busy restaurant is looking for a detail-oriented individual with exceptional time management abilities who is passionate about providing our clients with an exceptional dining experience. As our next line cook, you will be responsible for ensuring that every dish is cooked and presented following appropriate recipes, presentation standards, and with accuracy for the guest order. We need an experienced cook who is comfortable with a variety of cooking techniques such as poaching, braising, roasting, charbroiling, sautéing, grilling, frying, and baking. Our ideal applicant is a team player who can successfully communicate with other kitchen staff to keep our restaurant running efficiently. If you have a friendly and energetic attitude with a passion for food, please apply today!

Responsibilities

• Adhere to established storage and waste control standards for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products to ensure quality food is served
• Cook food orders at stations by following established recipes and presentation standards for grilling, broiling, and sautéing menu items
• Clean and sanitize all workstations, including counters, utensils, cooking equipment, and the refrigerator, in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Assemble a system of food stations and fill them with everything they need for the shift
• Demonstrate professional and pleasant demeanor when interacting with visitors, vendors, and associates

Qualifications

• Possesses a strong work ethic and have high attention to detail
• We prefer some experience working in the food service industry
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and other team members
• Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements