Cook

Are you looking for a position with a growth-minded company, where you can grow with a company? Do you take pride in providing WOW moments to customers? Do you like to serve others?

Company Profile:
The Dish, a counter-service restaurant, serves gourmet breakfast, lunch & dinner meals in about five minutes.

Report to the Kitchen Leader and the Division Leader. Responsible for making sure all food is properly prepared and follow all sanitation and food handling procedures. Ensure that food prepared is presented and delivered to the customer in a timely manner. Provide customer with an enjoyable and delicious meal.

Essential Functions:
• Prepare food orders as they come in.
• Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Prep food for use on next shift.
• Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures
• Identify kitchen food needs and pull food from freezer to allow time for thawing.
• Notify Kitchen Leader of items needed before the item is completely out.
• Follow all menus, menu plating instructions, company guidelines and procedures to maintain food consistency.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
• Be knowledgeable & apply the HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) guidelines when handling food.
• Protect the assets of the company.

Non-Essential Functions:
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, safe, organized and well-stocked restaurant to ensure restaurant is presentable.
• Sweep, mop, and organize coolers and other areas of the kitchen.
• Wear appropriate uniform, footwear, name tag and maintain cleanliness of the uniform.
• Maintain a safe environment when dealing with any and all cooking utensils.
• Must be able to work as an integral part of a team, assisting and communicating effectively with co-workers.

Minimum Qualifications:
Must be self-motivated, organized, maintain a positive attitude and professional behavior when interacting with customers and co-workers. Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook. Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures. Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks. Familiar with industry’s best practices.
Must be able to walk, stoop, bend and stand for a long period of time during his or her shift and lift up to 50 pounds. Must have efficient multi-tasking and time management skills. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.

We offer:
· A Fun and Friendly Work Environment
· Advancement Opportunities
· Flexible Scheduling
· 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match (1000 hrs)
· Bonus Programs
· Employee Recognition Themed Christmas Party
· Health Insurance (FT)
· Life Insurance (FT)
· Employee Recognition
· Paid Training
· Dental/Vision Reimbursement (FT)
· Short & Long Term Disability (FT)
· Willkomm’s PERX Program