Cook

Out West Restaurant Group; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

HFWA sick leave

PHE leave

Growth opportunities

Hospitable culture

Closed holidays

Flexible schedule

Employee assistance program

Outback franchisee

Career advancement

Job summary

Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse in the United States, is hiring kitchen staff. The role involves preparing diverse menu items with speed and accuracy in a high-volume kitchen while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Teamwork and pride in the food are essential as you support all areas of the restaurant and ensure timely delivery of orders. We offer comprehensive benefits, paid time off after 90 days, HFWA sick leave, and PHE leave, plus growth

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Able to stand for up to 8 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a diverse menu with speed and accuracy, taking pride in each item.
• Cook line roles include Salad, Fry, Sauté, Grill and Make Up; Kitchen Prep Cooks.
• Maintain equipment and keep the kitchen clean.
• Work as a team to meet standards in preparation and delivery of food items.
• Prepare food with proper safety equipment, tools, and recipe standards.
• Restock kitchen as needed and support all areas of the restaurant.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Physical stamina

Fast-paced

Job description

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) for employees eligible under ACA measurement rules.
• A paid day off, after 90 days of employment.
• Accrued Paid Sick Leave: up to 48 hours of paid sick leave per year, required under the Healthy, Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). This benefit is for use of a variety of health- and safety-purposes, which employees "earn" at a rate of 1 hour of leave for every 30 hours worked.
• Public Health Emergency (PHE) Leave: up to 80 hours of PHE-related leave when a PHE is declared.

EXTRAS:

• Growth Opportunities! Shift Leader program with extensive on the job training.
• Hospitable culture that recognizes hard work, effort, perseverance and leadership.
• Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day to spend the day with family & friends.
• Flexible Schedule.
• Company sponsored Employee Assistance Program.
• We are the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse.
• Plenty of future possibilities to advance in your career!

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, Sauté, Grill and Make Up, along with Kitchen Prep Cooks.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and the cleanliness of your surroundings in the kitchen.
• Working as a team to achieve standards in preparation and delivery of food items.
• Prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools, and recipe standards.
• Restocks kitchen and cook line as needed.
• Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, job safety and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrates teamwork by supporting all areas of the restaurant as business needs arise. Teamwork is essential and expected of all Outbackers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, carry or move up to 30 lbs.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting and stooping.
• Manual dexterity to handle glassware, utensils and technology systems.
• Ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Visual ability to include distance, close, color, depth and peripheral. Also, the ability to adjust focus as needed. The role involves working in areas with low or dim lighting.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Out West provides reasonable accommodations to qualify individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance during the application process, please contact us.

All newly hiredemployees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). You can view theE-VerifyParticipation and Right to Work poster athttps://www.outwestrg.com/e-verify

ABOUT US:

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse in the United States. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian theme restaurant that opened in March of 1988. At Outback Steakhouse 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 call "Outbackers". 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 continue by committing to the success of each and every Outbacker to be trained to the best of their ability.

Out West Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer.We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions at Outback are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to any characteristic protected by both federaland state laws.

We are committed to fairness, respect and opportunity for all employees.

Monitor 200 Award-

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

Proud contributor to non-profit organizations, California Care and CORE. Both organizations do incredible work, providing essential support to restaurant employees and their families during challenging times.

There is no fixed deadline for applying for this position.