Restaurant & Bakery Cook

Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards. Responsible for helping to maintain food costs and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen at all times. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities

Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards; Helps maintain food costs; Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen at all times; Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment; Uses, maintains and cleans all kitchen equipment; Stocks and rotates products on line; Ensures products are accurately portioned and prepared as specified by recipes; Assists team members and front of house staff; Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment and safety problems

Requirements

No prior experience required; Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in house training; Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours; Must be able to see at a distance (20 feet), at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision; Must be able to communicate clearly; Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold; Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2.5 - 3 feet; High level of mobility/flexibility; Time management skills; Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations; Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice, chop and operate equipment; Must be able to fit through openings 30 inches wide; Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times; Bending, reaching, walking; Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet; Lifting up to 50 pounds; Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals; Must be at least 16 years of age; Must submit verification of legal right to work in the United States if hired

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Wellness Program; Life Insurance; Disability Insurance; 401k; Health Savings Account; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Program; Vacation/Sick Time Benefits; Travel Accident Insurance; Discounted Tuition; Waived Application Fee; Deferred Tuition; Complimentary Course