Job Description

A Cooks primary responsibility is to ensure menu items are prepped and plated to recipe adhering to safety, sanitation and food handling guidelines making absolute sure food is “never just good, but GREAT!”

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS-

• Ensure menu items are prepped & prepared to recipe with strict adherence to food handling guidelines allowing for guests individual specifications if possible.
• Display a depth of food knowledge and understands cooking procedures.
• Work with others on the line and communicate effectively with other team members or management.
• Ability to follow company standards, safety regulations, checklists and work as valued team member.
• Receive, organize, store, rotate, day dot, prep and plate to recipe all food.
• Aware of items out of stock, back in stock and limited quantities and communicating to all staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, equipment and counters at all times with the use of company
• approved cleaning products
• Operate large cooking equipment such as pizza ovens, grills and deep fryers; must be capable of using
• knives and/or slicing equipment safely.
• Follow checklists and operational procedures to set up, stock and close the kitchen
• Learn new recipes and procedures to support marketing promotions or special items/offerings.
• Foster and value a safe work environment by following all personal and food safety and security
• standards.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience highly preferred.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and balance heavy items.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time, while also performing repetitive work.
• Ability to work in a high pace, high temperature kitchen environment.
• Able to communicate clearly with fellow staff members and guests.
• Ability to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of equipment and able to report to manager when something needs repair.
• Ability to self-motivate in work environment.
• Keep a clean, stocked and tidy workspace.
• The ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Showing up on time to work variable hours/days, including nights, weekends, and holidays is an essential function of the job.
• Follow Food Spot uniform standards.
• Must provide proof of and maintain a valid Food Handling Certificate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and procedures, and operating and maintenance instructions.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.