Cook

Mom's Restaurant; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mom's Restaurant in Chico, CA is hiring an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes for guests, uphold quality, and contribute to a friendly, fast-paced environment.

We value safety and consistency; candidates should have 1–2 years of restaurant cook experience and ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to obtain). Weekend availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a restaurant cook.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to attain).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• Weekend availability.

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

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

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

• 1-2 years previous experience as a restaurant cook necessary
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours
• Weekend availability