The Cook provides a supreme dining experience to guests by preparing high-quality meals. The Cook's main goal is to ensure that guests will always enjoy exceptional dining experiences. Cleanliness of the food service area and equipment is a top priority in this position. The Cook's responsibility will include the maintenance of a safe work environment and proper food and supply storage. The Cook must be able to work well under pressure, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Exceeding First Class Service standards and behavior with every guest, business partner, and peers.
• Following recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving food items.
• Accountable for compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including those relating to food safety.
• Sampling products, following menus, estimating food requirements, checking production, and keeping records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
• Practicing excellent food safety and sanitation practices.
• Regularly restocking all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Assisting with ordering and planning food supplies.
• Reporting necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management.
• Assisting with training new cooks and other restaurant staff and offering assistance as needed.
• Monitoring proper rotation and dating of prepped and food items.
• Maintaining a clean organized work environment that is free of safety hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED; training from a culinary school will be an asset.
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, with work experience in a high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred.
• Requires the ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers.
• Food handler's card may be required according to local and/or state regulations.
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with guests.
• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively.
• Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
• Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing on a ladder, and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures.

Preferred Behavior: Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.

• High quality meals preparation.
• Cleanliness of the food service area and equipment.
• Supportive team-oriented environment.
• Opportunity for training and skill development.

• High School diploma or GED; culinary school training is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience in a high volume or fast casual dining environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Food handler's card may be required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate good judgment.
• Ability to work various shifts in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and perform essential job functions.