We are seeking a Cook to provide 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 responsibilities will include maintaining a safe work environment and proper food and supply storage while executing dishes and food at 100% recipe adherence.
The Cook will:
- Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with every guest, business partner, and peers.
- Treat guests and peers in accordance with the core values of the company and FEAST (Food, Excellence, Attitude, Service, Team).
- Regularly utilize established communication in the store.
- Follow recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving food items.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including those relating to food safety.
- Sample products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
- Practice excellent food safety and sanitation practices.
- Regularly restock all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
- Assist with ordering and planning food supplies.
- Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management.
- Assist with training new cooks and other restaurant staff and offer assistance as needed.
- Monitor proper rotation and dating of prepped and food items.
- Adhere to work schedule and grooming and appearance policy.
- Maintain a clean, organized work environment that is free of safety hazards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience requirements include:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Food handler's card may be required according to local and/or state regulations.
Position qualifications include:
- Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment.
- Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
- Ability to pass the Federal Criminal History Records check, Paradies Background Check, and applicable Department of Transportation requirements.
- Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures.