Cook

Outback Steakhouse; Covina (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid day off after 90 days

Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas Day

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Covina is seeking kitchen staff responsible for food preparation and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should be able to lift up to 30 lbs and work in varying temperatures. This role requires commitment to food safety and teamwork. Outback Steakhouse values creating a positive work environment for all staff members.

Qualifications

• Capable of walking, standing, or bending for long periods of time while performing essential job duties.
• Vision abilities must include distance, close, color, depth, and peripheral.
• Able to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items accurately and quickly.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Work as part of a team in the kitchen.

Skills

Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

Ability to work in hot and cold environments

Stan for long periods

Job description

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Meal Comp Benefits (when eligible)
• A paid day off after 90 days of employment.
• Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day to spend the day with family & friends!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the preparation of food items. We have a diverse menu that requires speed and accurate preparation, and you should feel proud of each item you prepare.
• Our Kitchen is well designed with large working areas. We have Line Cook positions in Salad, Fry, Dessert, Sauté, Grill and Make Up along, with Kitchen Prep Cooks.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and the cleanliness of your surroundings.
• Working as a team to achieve standards in preparation and delivery of food items.
• Committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift.
• Prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools, and recipe specs with further direction from Management.
• Practicing food safety and sanitation, restocking kitchen and cook line as needed throughout the shift

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.; able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods of time while performing essential job duties.
• Vision abilities to include distance, close, color, depth, and peripheral. Also, the ability to adjust focus.

We areOut West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian theme restaurant that opened in March of 1988. At Outback Steakhouse we take food seriously, without forgetting the fun and we are proud to do things uniquely and strive to positively impact the lives of our people we call “Outbackers”. We believe if you treat people “Just Right” then success is sure to follow. It’s a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm. We start with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home. We continue by committing to the success of each and every Outbacker to be trained to the best of their ability. Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Outback Steakhouse.

If you need any accommodation from the Company to enable you to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

Outback Steakhouse prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol while in the workplace or on restaurant property. “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”

All newly hired employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). You can view the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work poster at https://www.outwestrg.com/e-verify