Cook Cheyenne Pershing

Position Summary:

The cook is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served to the restaurant's standards of excellence. Once critical role of the cook is to adhere to the established food production programs and procedures of the restaurant. Cooks must comply with all use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud. Cooks are essential to the success of the restaurant, and are a key ingredient to the following areas:

• Operational Excellence
• Perfect Execution
• Customer Service

Cooks will have the following skills, knowledge and attributes:

• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems
• Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved
• Portions and plates food for serving
• Follows proper food preparation and handling techniques
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item
• Maintains daily production records
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation

Cooks will work several functional areas of the line at the restaurant. It is the expectation that each cook will be validated in the following areas: fry, grill, sauté, steak.

Must be able to work in a fast paced, high energy and physically demanding environment. Will spend 100% of the time standing, walking, bending, stooping and lifting. Will be required to use physical capabilities such as: walking, bending, kneeling, handling, fingering, reaching, squatting, lifting, climbing and stooping. Will transport and carry objects, such as food, bus tubs, racks, boxes and trays, up to 60 pounds, for 80% of the shift.

Must be able to speak and read English. Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Must be willing a varied schedule as needed including nights, weekends and holidays.