Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Cook / Prep Cook
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY: Accountable for all aspects of food quality, cleanliness, labor costs, production, maintenance and service of the restaurant and outside events as applicable.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent required; age requirements may apply in order to remain in compliance with State and Federal laws. Prior restaurant kitchen experience is preferred. Ability to communicate in English is required; Spanish comprehension is helpful. Fundamental reading, writing, math and computer /POS skills are required. Must have access to adequate transportation and complete the administrative driving requirement. May be required to reach, bend, stoop, climb, and/or lift up to 50 pounds. May be required to operate/access equipment at standard heights while walking or standing during entire shift. Hazards include, but are not limited to, slipping, tripping, burns, cuts, abrasions, and falls. Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, sometimes extending beyond eight hours, based upon local operating hours. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How it’s Done…
Preparing Food that Celebrates our Passion for Ingredients
Prepares food according to specifications by using approved recipes, proper portioning, and food prep logs/tools
Conducts regular visual and taste tests to ensure food is of highest quality and prepared according to specs
Restocks front line with prepared product during peak volumes and/or in accordance with time & temperature
Adheres to food safety standards and reports any questionable food deliveries and/or practices
Prepares food volume based on sales compared to existing inventory and incoming orders
Receives food orders; cleans, organizes, and rotates items in the walk-in cooler
Helps manage inventory control
Pays careful attention to presentation of food
Ensures product is being prepared at peak volume periods
Creating an Environment that Showcases Handcrafted Preparation
Showcases the preparation of certain menu items in the front of the house and samples freshly prepared items as appropriate during peak business hours
Frequently cleans the kitchen area, grill, restrooms, and equipment, and assists in maintaining overall restaurant cleanliness
Providing Services that Invites Interaction with Our Guests
Interacts with and engages guests and other team members
Creates guest orders as requested and ensures the accuracy of each order when working the service line
Busses dining room area during peak volume periods It’s All
About…
Keeping it Real
Being yourself
Having a positive attitude and a genuine desire to make others happy
Being confident yet open to asking for support
Having pride in who you are and what you do
Taking personal accountability
Serving One Another
Letting others be themselves
Treating each other with care & respect
Welcoming new members to the team
Enjoying being part of a team and helping others
Being dependable and reliable
Being self-motivated and action-oriented
Communicating effectively and positively
Holding each other accountable
Never walking past a problem
Making recommendations for improvements
Serving the Guest
Having a desire to serve others
Making each guest feel welcome and appreciated
Anticipating guests’ needs and personalizing conversations
Enthusiastically conveying a passion for food and sharing flavor exploration
Being empowered to making it right for the guest
Being thoughtfully generous Learning & Growing
Being curious
Taking initiative to understand and learn
Applying what you learn
Sharing what you learn