Cook

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food service sector is seeking dedicated kitchen staff to join their dynamic team. This role involves planning, prepping, and providing quality service in all areas of the kitchen, ensuring that food items meet high standards of quality. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. If you are adaptable and thrive under pressure, this is an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a full-service restaurant is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
• Prepare food according to established recipes and guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Stress Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge, LA

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Days and Nights including Weekends

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

Plan, prep, set-up and provide quality service in all areas of the kitchen. Ensure that the food items produced meet the quality standards established in conjunction with the executive chef and management. Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES:

Essentials

1. Regular on-site attendance required.
2. Minimum of 1-year experience in a full service restaurant.
3. Ability to effectively communicate with guests, co-workers and management to each's understanding.
4. Ability to work in a team environment.
5. Flexible and Adaptable with strong stress management skills.

Desirable

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Sanitation certificate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Regular and on-site physical reliable attendance.
2. Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations, personal hygiene standards and proper food preparation and handling techniques.
3. Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely. Inform management of any equipment repairs or maintenance needs.
4. Maintain Complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental/restaurant policies and procedures.
5. Set up work station with required tools, equipment and supplies according to standards.
6. Check production schedule and pars before, during and after the shift. Keep items stocked at acceptable levels.
7. Prepare food served using established recipes, portions, procedures, systems and presentation guidelines.
8. Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies. Ensure everything complies with standards. Maintain cleanliness at all times.
9. Store food properly and safely, marking date and item.
10. Complete food temperature checks before shift.
11. Transport supplies from the storeroom/walk-ins and stock in designated areas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand for periods of several hours and quite often for the entire duration of the work shift. The position requires use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls, and hearing and sight. The employee is often required to walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch and to taste and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, fire and moderate to loud noise.

NOTE:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be expected and required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or any other manager while on duty.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or other. Nor does it change the at-will employment relationship between the employee and this company.

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