Cook

Workstream; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Queen Fond du Lac in Wisconsin is seeking a Cook/Grill Staff to train and execute all kitchen operations, ensuring all prepared foods meet restaurant safety and health standards. The role includes assembling and wrapping items, stocking products, and maintaining a clean, safe work area with the kitchen team.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to keep the kitchen tidy, work under pressure, and communicate clearly with coworkers to serve guests.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work under pressure and stay organized.
• Ability to read order monitors and follow safety procedures.
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate grill area in accordance with standards and procedures.
• Prepare food quickly, accurately, and safely.
• Maintain guest satisfaction through quality and cleanliness.
• Keep a positive working relationship with staff and customers.
• Communicate significant issues with management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Stamina

Job description

We are looking for a Cook/Grill Staff to train and execute all kitchen operations, ensuring all prepared foods meet restaurant safety and health standards. Cook position would assemble and wrap food items, stock all needed products and preparation materials in a clean and safe manner.

A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean all while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff.

Reports to: Management Staff and Shift Leaders

Function

• Communicate clearly, quickly and politely with co-workers to ensure correct order is served to the customers.
• Quickly and accurately prepares food products following restaurant, health and safety standards and procedures quickly and accurately.
• Be pleasant and alert to customer needs.
• Properly and safely operates and maintains restaurant equipment including grill, fryer, freezer and other related cooking equipment while following all health and safety standards.
• Work as a "team" member to assure constant and consistent quality, service, cleanliness and value to each customer.
• Clean work area, organize and stock needed items. Move various food, paper and cleaning items from other sections of building (or outside building) to immediate work area.
• Stocks and executes proper rotation of products.
• Completes assigned prep work for stocking and set up of grill area.
• Informs immediate supervisor promptly of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by management staff or shift leaders.

Responsibilities

• Operates grill area in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
• Quick, accurate and safe food production process.
• Assists in the success of the restaurant by ensuring guest satisfaction through adhering to standards for quality, value, service and cleanliness.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with all restaurant employees and customers to foster and promote a cooperative and pleasant working climate.
• Communicates all significant issues, both positive and negative, with management staff.

Requirements

• Exhibit good manners, proper personal hygiene, positive attitude, and promptness.
• Must be able to perform under pressure including moving and responding quickly for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in and out of different temperature ranges.
• Ability to handle raw, frozen and cooked food products as well as products in and out of temperature danger zone (41-140 F).
• Capability to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Interact with co-workers constantly during shifts.
• Must be able to read order monitors.
• Practice established food handling procedures and meet any local health regulations.

Dairy Queen® (DQ®) franchisees, employees and crew members have been focused on creating positive memories for all who touch DQ®, for over 75 years. Unlike any other quick-service brand, DQ® food and treats hold a special place in the hearts of fans of all ages, from all around the globe. That’s why DQ® fans have always been our top priority and why we continue to look for new ways to surprise and delight them. Doing so is our passion. It’s what sets DQ® restaurants apart and is what is helping us reach our vision of being the world’s favorite quick-service restaurant