Grill Cook - Washington Gas

Overview

We are currently seeking a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused Grill Cook to join our team at Washington Gas. As a Grill Cook, you will play a crucial role in preparing and cooking delicious and nutritious meals for the Washington Gas Team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

* Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.

* Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.

* Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.

* Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.

* Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.

* Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

* Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.

* Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.

* Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.

* Attends in-service and safety meetings.

* Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.

* Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This positing is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Physical Requirements:

* Cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred.

* Able to read documents and written instructions to understand sanitation requirements, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance, policies, and standard operating procedures.

* Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and holidays.

* Stand for extended periods of time and navigate occasional wet or greasy floor conditions.

* Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (food product cases, bulk ingredients, kitchen equipment).

* Work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced environment.

* Bend, stoop, and reach frequently.

* Operate kitchen equipment safely.

Who We Are:

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.