COOK

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Cooks all food orders, in a quick, timely and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares and produces menu items to standards in a quick and efficient manner.  
• Ability to prepare items such as but not limited to salads, appetizers, sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza, etc.  
• Prepares, cooks, and seasons all food.  
• Skilled in fry cook, broiler, and Garde Manager.  
• Controls food production in all work areas including proper cooking methods, proper cooking times and temperature.  
• Adheres to kitchen maintenance and sanitation programs.  
• Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Six (6) months prior experience as a cook or cooks helper.  
• Previous working knowledge of point of sales system preferred.  
• Must be able to provide own tools.  
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift.  
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.  
• Local health department sanitation certificate.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

DEMANDS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

PHYSICAL & MENTAL:

• Must be able to work inside a kitchen and on a fry line during most of shift.  
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.  
• Must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 300 pounds.  
• Must possess coordination and dexterity to use kitchen utensils, such as, knives, spatulas, food tongs, etc.  
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, push, and pull when rotating stock and cleaning work area.  
• Must be able to operate the following kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, broilers, and other utensils in preparing the food orders.  
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.  
• Must present a well groomed appearance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to maneuver around all areas of the kitchen.  
• Must be able to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures.