Cook

guernseysonic; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

guernseysonic is seeking a Cook in Athens, TN to prepare and package food products according to operational standards. The role involves operating kitchen equipment and ensuring compliance with cleanliness protocols.

Ideal candidates should have general restaurant knowledge, good communication skills, and the ability to follow directions. Flexibility in schedule for days, nights, and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• General understanding of restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food product per standards.
• Operate various cooking and preparation stations.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties.

Skills

General restaurant or retail knowledge

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Basic math and reading skills

Ability to follow directions

Multi-tasking skills

Job description

Position: Cook

Immediate Supervisor: Manager on Duty (MOD)

Position Summary

This position cooks, prepares, and packages product.

Job Duties

• Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards
• Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and food prep stations as assigned
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties – including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease – pursuant to operational standards
• Regular attendance

Additional Duties

• Report customer or employee complaints/issues to MOD
• Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required

Time/Shift Expectations

Flexible schedule, Irregular hours; days, nights; weekends; and holidays

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• Knowledge/Skills
• General restaurant or retail knowledge
• Basic math and reading skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Multi-tasking skills

Work Environment

Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions