Cook

famousdavescareers; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Famous Dave's Cedar Falls is seeking a kitchen team member to produce and maintain menu items per recipes and quality standards. You will ensure safety, sanitation and timely prep in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, portion control, stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with the team to keep station ready and organized for service.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred.
• Flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others.
• Attention to detail and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Timeliness: station ready to work at scheduled time and proper uniform.
• Pace: brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps.
• Recipe Adherence: 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any production step.
• Portioning: use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests.
• Cleanliness: maintain the kitchen and equipment to a 'like new' condition.
• Productivity: measured by quality and quantity of work completed.
• Organization skills are a must.
• Think ahead: stock supplies before the rush.
• Teamwork: work collaboratively with the team.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to OSHA guidelines.
• Safe food handling.
• Receiving, rotating and stocking food.
• Prep support as needed.

Job description

Job Summary:

To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all OSHA guidelines
• Safe food handling
• Receiving, rotating and stocking food
• Prep support as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player

Qualifications:

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays