The role of a Cook is to prepare food for the restaurants, employee meals, catering and special orders/functions. The Cook is expected to prepare food of the highest quality for our guests. This position assists the General Manager in executing the menu and maintaining a safe work environment in the kitchen. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Properly and efficiently prepare and present all food items to be served, including accommodating special guest requests. 
• Review menus prior to preparation of food and ensure that menus are followed. 
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. 
• Rotate food in walk in’s and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage. 
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures. 
• Follow established sanitation controls and standard precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks. 
• Assist, as directed, ordering necessary food supplies. 
• Follow all specifications and to properly set up hot and cold line stations. 
• Ensure that safety regulations for equipment are followed. 
• Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures. 
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies. 
• Keep floors clean and dry. Clean up spills as soon as possible. 
• Report hazardous conditions/equipment and any accidents/incidents to your supervisor immediately on the shift that they occur. 
• Know the location and purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary. 
• Follow all policies and procedures of MH Restaurants. 
• Attend all mandatory meetings as directed. 
• Perform other tasks, including cross-training as directed. 
• Maintain dress code and uniform standard. 
• Complete required training assigned through the company training portal. 
• Adhere to consistent and reliable work schedule. 
• Demonstrate ethical business practices and integrity in all interactions to uphold the MH Restaurants group brand. 
• Effectively perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Basic knowledge of production and operations in all relevant kitchen areas.
• Must be familiar with proper use and cleaning of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery.
• Basic knowledge of soups, stocks and sauces required. 
• Must have proficient knowledge of sautéing, culling, broiling, poaching, boiling, steaming, and braising. 
• Must have proficient knife handling skills. 
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures. 
• Able to understand English and to follow simple verbal direction. 
• Previous prep or line cook experience. 
• Detail oriented. 
• Organized and efficient. 
• Learns quickly and has ability to take direction. 
• High quality standards for production and service. 
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized. 
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge. 
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays. 
• Flexible schedule helpful. 
• Valid Food Handler Certificate required. 

ADA Information

Physical Requirements

Ability to speak and hear

Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Constant standing with some walking 

Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours). 

Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally life/move 50 pounds. 

Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills 

Working Conditions

Generally in an indoor setting. 

Will be using a computer occasionally. 

Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to heat/cold from the mechanical equipment. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 

May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.