Cook I

Summary: Assists in the preparation of meals by chopping vegetables, making salads, and putting together entrees.

Engagement Expectations

We believe that team member engagement is the basis for a great culture and superior guest service. During every interaction, we display three behaviors:

• Smile, display energy and open body language
• Proactively greet team members and guests, initiating interaction to provide service
• Always use a positive parting remark to end the conversation
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Washes, chops, and cuts raw foods.
• Prepares food according to basic recipes using simple techniques.
• Uses a wide range of kitchen tools and utensils. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, or entrees.
• Assist in keeping freezers, walk-ins, and other storage areas in proper cleanliness and order; maintain proper rotation.
• Assist in ensuring that all foods are covered, labeled, initialed, and stored properly.
• Practices safe food handling techniques.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years related experience or training preferred.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensing.
  
  

Physical And Mental Demands

• Regularly required to see, hear and smell; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work with others while maintaining a positive and courteous demeanor under occasional fast paced and hot working conditions.