Cook

Outback Steakhouse; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off after 90 days

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Albuquerque is seeking a Cook to join their team. You will be responsible for preparing, portioning, and cooking various food items according to strict quality standards. The ideal candidate should have the ability to maintain high hygiene standards and work efficiently in a team-oriented environment. This position offers health benefits, paid time off, and a culture that values respect and camaraderie.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods of time while performing essential job duties.
• Vision abilities to include distance, close, color, depth, and peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of food items following menu specifications.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Work collaboratively as a team to meet food preparation standards.

Skills

Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

Ability to work in hot and cold environments

Teamwork and collaboration

Job description

Join for the Fun, Stay for the Career!

If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money, come join the Outback family as a Cook. You will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback’s quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Meal Comp Benefits (when eligible)
• A paid day off after 90 days of employment.
• Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day to spend the day with family & friends!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the preparation of food items. We have a diverse menu that requires speed and accurate preparation.
• Our Kitchen is well designed with large working areas, including Line Cook positions and Kitchen Prep Cooks.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and the cleanliness of your surroundings.
• Working as a team to achieve standards in preparation and delivery of food items.
• Committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift.
• Prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools, and recipe specs.
• Practicing food safety and sanitation, restocking kitchen and cook line as needed throughout the shift.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.; able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods of time while performing essential job duties.
• Vision abilities to include distance, close, color, depth, and peripheral. Also, the ability to adjust focus.

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian theme restaurant that opened in March of 1988. We take food seriously, without forgetting the fun, and we are proud to do things uniquely and strive to positively impact the lives of our people.

We believe if you treat people “Just Right” then success is sure to follow. It’s a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm. We start with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you need any accommodation from the Company to enable you to perform essential job functions, please notify us. Outback Steakhouse prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol while in the workplace or on restaurant property.

All newly hired employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).