Cook

Outback Steakhouse; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Meal Compensation Benefits

Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas

Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas Day

Job summary

A popular Australian-themed restaurant in Aurora is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook food items to quality specifications. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety standards while working in a team. Ideal candidates will have the ability to lift 30 lbs and work in varied environments. Competitive perks include health benefits and a paid day off after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods while performing essential job duties.
• Vision abilities to include distance, near, color, depth, and peripheral; ability to adjust focus.
• Willingness to work as a team to meet high standards of preparation and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items to Outback’s quality specifications.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of surroundings.
• Work as a team to achieve standards in preparation and delivery of food items.
• Follow safety guidelines and use proper safety equipment during shifts.

Skills

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

Ability to work in hot and cold environments

Detail-oriented

Tools

Cooking equipment

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, click to apply.

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where 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. You will also be preparing food with proper safety equipment, tools, and recipe specs. As a Cook, you’ll help to provide each customer with an AUS-SOME dining experience in the restaurant, through your passion and commitment.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Meal Compensation Benefits (when eligible)

• A paid day off after 90 days of employment.

• Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas Day to spend time with family & friends!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the preparation of food items. We have a diverse menu that requires speed and accurate preparation, and you should feel proud of each item you prepare.
• Our kitchen is well designed with large working areas. We have Line Cook positions in Salad, Fry, Dessert, Sauté, Grill, and Make Up, along with Kitchen Prep Cooks.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and the cleanliness of your surroundings.
• Work as a team to achieve standards in preparation and delivery of food items.
• Commitment to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift.
• Prepare food with proper safety equipment, tools, and recipe specifications under management's direction.
• Practice food safety and sanitation, restocking the 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 while performing essential job duties.
• Vision abilities to include distance, near, color, depth, and peripheral; ability to adjust focus.

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian-themed restaurant that opened in March 1988. We take food seriously, without forgetting the fun, and strive to positively impact the lives of our people, whom we call “Outbackers”. We believe treating people “Just Right” leads to success. Our culture emphasizes respect and camaraderie, fostering enthusiasm. We treat each customer like a guest in our own home and are committed to training each Outbacker to the best of their ability. Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Outback Steakhouse.

Accolades: International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award 2022, for Exemplifying Excellence in Local Community Service.

If you need any accommodation to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

Outback Steakhouse prohibits drugs and alcohol on premises. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

All newly hired employees must complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). View the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work poster at https://www.outwestrg.com/e-verify.