Cook

Madison Bear Garden; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Bear Garden in Chico, California is looking for an experienced Cook to join their team. The ideal candidate will prepare and cook a variety of dishes, ensuring exceptional dining experiences through quality food. Responsibilities include inspecting food preparation areas, maintaining freshness, and regulating cooking temperatures. Candidates should have previous cooking experience and a ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification, along with effective communication skills and the ability to lift over 30 lbs. This role may require working standing for over 8 hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• Willingness to attain ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safety.
• Ensure freshness of food by checking for quality.
• Regulate the temperature of cooking equipment.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Respond to guest feedback promptly and professionally.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. You have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food‑handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.

Please note this job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee in this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to attain it).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours.