Cook

MKC DINER LLC; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MKC Diner in Ardmore, OK is seeking a cook to prepare meals, follow recipes, and support a team in a fast-paced setting. You will set up stations, prep ingredients, and ensure food is plated and delivered accurately while maintaining high hygiene standards.

Ideal candidates will be able to work under pressure, memorize the menu, and follow training materials to meet customer expectations. This is a full-time, on-site role with flexible hours to meet restaurant demand.

Qualifications

• Duties include preparing ingredients and following recipes.
• Maintaining hygiene and safety procedures in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet timing.

Responsibilities

• Set up, clean, and organize work stations.
• Prepare food items for the shift and memorize the menu.
• Cook, plate, and deliver food orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of work stations and utensils.
• Follow health regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Fast-paced environment

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: MKC Diner - Ardmore, OK 73401

Treat every guest as a guest in your own home.

• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations
• Maintain backup supplies.
• Preparing food items for the shift.
• Preparing utensils, fryers and grill for shift.
• Receiving orders from waitstaff on handwritten tickets, or computerized system.
• Memorize our menu.
• Cooks must accurately prepare food orders as stated in training material.
• Cooks must accurately plate food orders as stated in training material.
• Cook food orders according to health and safety standards.
• Handle multiple food orders at one time.
• Monitor multiple food orders as new orders arrive.
• Ensure each guest order has the correct food and sides.
• Delivering food order to waitstaff in a timely manner.
• Store all food properly.
• Sanitize and clean work stations and utensils.
• Assist other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed.
• Comply with health regulations.
• Maintain regular cleaning standards and sanitation levels.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical stamina to withstand a full shift while standing.
• Expected to work in an efficient manner and be a self-starter.
• Retain self-composure.
• Possess a sense of urgency and timing.
• Must be willing and able to follow instructions.
• Must have the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Be willing to work unpredictable hours to meet work demands or fill in for staff.
• Maintain an atmosphere free of intimidation, discrimination, harassment, poor attitude, or poor work performance.
• Dress and act professionally each day.

Qualifications

The Cook, will prepare meals and follow establishment recipes. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the Diner menu, and following food health, and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Work will include operating a grill, fryer, microwave other kitchen equipment, and utensils.