Cook

soar-restaurants-sonic; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

soar-restaurants-sonic in Baltimore, Maryland is looking for a dedicated Cook responsible for cooking, preparing, and packaging food products as per operational standards.

The ideal candidate will possess general restaurant knowledge and effective communication skills. The position requires the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.

Irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays may be expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills in restaurant operations are essential.
• Basic math and reading skills are required.
• Ability to follow directions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational standards.
• Operate various kitchen equipment as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas.

Skills

General restaurant or retail knowledge

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Multi-tasking skills

Job description

Position: Cook

Immediate Supervisor: Manager on Duty (MOD)

Status: Nonexempt

Position Summary: This position cooks, prepares, and packages product.

Essential 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: Irregular hours; 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