Cook - Part-Time

Overview

As a Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing and cooking food, cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining the kitchen and surrounding area. Responsible for maintaining, setting up, producing food and controlling quality of all food items prepared in the different kitchen stations, i.e., meats, fish, vegetables, bread products, sauces, stocks, seasoning, etc.

• Prepare food ordered by restaurant customers using a variety of kitchen equipment (grills, ovens, fryers, meat slicers, food processors, etc.).
• Perform shift opening and closing duties as assigned, such as starting equipment and cleaning refrigeration units, grill and surrounding area, as well as other kitchen equipment.
• Maintain kitchen and cooking areas and ensure kitchen equipment and food storage areas are clean, sanitary, and organized as required by the Health Department Rules and Regulations. Report any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to manager.
• Restock products as needed throughout shift.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to determine daily specials, new menu items, and innovative ways to cook and prepare food.
• Regularly check menu cycle to ensure all food items are available in advance, notifying manager of any shortages.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous restaurant cook experience
• Must be able to pass the Safe Food Handler Certificate Program within 60 days from date of hire
• Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and presentation
• Good communication skills
• Professional appearance
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and internet