Cook

RibCrib; Grove (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rib Crib is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to maintain efficient food flow and uphold Rib Crib's sanitation standards. You will wash, peel, and prepare vegetables and sides, and assist with smoking meats and poultry, while ensuring accurate portioning and safe handling of kitchen tools.

Role requires six months of kitchen experience, multitasking, and familiarity with commercial equipment. You will work alongside a team to keep operations smooth and responsive during shifts.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient use of restaurant equipment including convection ovens, grills, fryers, smokers, steam tables, microwaves.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient flow of food in the kitchen while maintaining food safety and sanitation to Rib Crib standards.
• Wash, peel, cut and prepare vegetables and side items.
• Clean, cut, prepare and smoke meats and poultry.
• Measure food weights and portion sizes accurately.
• Transport food to and from work stations, smokers and refrigerators.
• Clean work areas, equipment and utensils; segregate and remove garbage at shift change.
• Use cleaning products safely and according to instructions.
• Follow safety procedures for kitchen supplies and equipment throughout the shift.
• Demonstrate willingness to take on any task to support team culture.

Skills

Multitasking

Reading recipes

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Six months experience

Tools

Convection ovens

Grills

Fryers

Smokers

Steam tables

Microwaves

Job description

Description

• Responsible for the efficient flow of food in the kitchen while maintaining levels of food safety and sanitation to Rib Crib standards.
• Washes, peels, cuts and prepares vegetables and side items.
• Cleans, cuts, prepares and smokes meats and poultry.
• Knows how to correctly measure food weights and portion sizes.
• Carries pans, containers, and trays of food to and from work stations, smokers and refrigerators.
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils, segregates and removes garbage at shift change or when necessary, and steam cleans or hoses garbage containers.
• Knowledgeable in the use of cleaning products and how to use them safely according to instructions.
• Observes safety procedures with regards to the use of kitchen supplies and equipment both correctly and safely throughout the shift.
• Demonstrates a willingness to assume any responsibility or perform any task (“shift to assist”) regardless of nature to demonstrate that teamwork is part of the operating culture. All other duties as assigned.

Description

General Summary: Assists Kitchen Manager in preparing food by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient flow of food in the kitchen while maintaining levels of food safety and sanitation to Rib Crib standards.
• Washes, peels, cuts and prepares vegetables and side items.
• Cleans, cuts, prepares and smokes meats and poultry.
• Knows how to correctly measure food weights and portion sizes.
• Carries pans, containers, and trays of food to and from work stations, smokers and refrigerators.
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils, segregates and removes garbage at shift change or when necessary, and steam cleans or hoses garbage containers.
• Knowledgeable in the use of cleaning products and how to use them safely according to instructions.
• Observes safety procedures with regards to the use of kitchen supplies and equipment both correctly and safely throughout the shift.
• Demonstrates a willingness to assume any responsibility or perform any task (“shift to assist”) regardless of nature to demonstrate that teamwork is part of the operating culture. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Capable of reading kitchen prep books and manuals as required to prepare food recipes.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Proficient use of restaurant equipment including but not limited to such things as convection ovens, grills, fryers, smokers, steam tables, microwaves, etc.

Education & Experience

Six months previous job‑related experience as determined by management. Certifications/Licenses: Food Handler’s Permit where applicable.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Position requires the employee to perform most of the work from a standing position for long periods of time frequently walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, cutting, carrying, kneeling, or stooping.
• Work may occasionally involve periods of lifting up to 30 pounds with occasional lifting not to exceed 80 pounds.