Cook

GlobalMessaging; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 13,776 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Hours

Eat Free when working

Paid Time Off after one year

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Job summary

A BBQ restaurant in Brandon, Mississippi is seeking a dedicated BOH Team Member to ensure a memorable guest experience through exceptional cooking and adherence to food safety guidelines. You will manage the grill and frying equipment, maintain workspace cleanliness, and follow cooking protocols. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in the restaurant industry, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage grill and fry equipment.
• Independently complete tasks as well as working in teams.
• Complete any required training or certification programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the best BBQ experience for guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety guidelines.
• Follow cooking protocols for order processing.

Skills

Related experience in the restaurant industry

Strong interpersonal skills

Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to lift up to 90 pounds

Job description

Competitive Pay

• Florida: $13 - $18 per hour (rate varies by location, position, and experience)
• Other Southern Markets: $10 - $16 per hour (rate varies by state, location, position, and experience)

Benefits for Team Members

• Family-Friendly Hours
• Competitive Pay
• Eat Free when working
• Paid Time Off after one year
• Christmas and Thanksgiving Off
• Team Member of Quarter Awards Program
• Incentive Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Additional Supplemental Benefits

(Employees in non-exempt positions must complete the applicable waiting period prior to benefits enrollment.)

General Purpose

To provide the most memorable experience for our guests, through fun, connections, and the best BBQ ever!

Essential Duties

• Ability to cook
• Memorize and apply all Sonny’s-specialized BOH terminology, plating, menu items, procedures, utensils, abbreviations, and methodologies.
• Navigate around equipment
• Fully responsible for managing the grill
• Work frying equipment and bread grill
• Read orders and follow protocols to process orders according to the KDS
• Maintain a clean workstation
• Adhere to sanitary and food preparation guidelines
• Perform cleaning duties throughout and at the end of the shift
• Use a meat slicer
• Work with sharp knives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• Work independently and as part of a team
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Remain calm under pressure
• Effective time management skills
• Dependable and can maintain a flexible schedule
• Attend and successfully complete any ongoing training or certification programs required by the company, federally, or by the state as it relates to this position

Required Skills and Experience

• Related experience and/or training in the restaurant industry
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Constant ability to push, pull, lift, carry and/or move up to 90 pounds
• Work with wet and/or humid conditions and cleaning chemicals; frequent hand washing required for all positions

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The duties described are representative of those that must be met by any BOH Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities
• Must handle food products and equipment
• Communicate effectively with other Team Members, including speaking and listening
• Continuous walking, standing, bending, lifting, reaching, crouching, touching, feeling, tasting, talking, hearing, wiping, and smelling required
• Fast-paced environment with constant human interaction and movement
• Work regularly with or near moving mechanical parts
• Perform essential functions for up to an 8-hour shift

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a detailed list of all responsibilities.