Cook

Red Lobster, Inc.; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 21,352 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision options

401(k) retirement plan

Discounted shift meals

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A popular seafood restaurant chain in Hicksville is seeking a Cook to join their team. The role involves preparing and cooking food, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates should have culinary experience and the ability to lift heavy items. The position offers competitive weekly pay between $15.50 and $25.00 per hour, along with benefits such as medical options and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum age requirement and be authorized to work in the country.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 60 pounds safely.
• Ability to move about the restaurant and remain standing for an 8 - 12 hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and stocking prep and line stations.
• Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils.
• Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients.
• Cooking food according to recipes while maintaining portion control.
• Inspecting food preparation areas to ensure sanitary practices.
• Assisting other cooks during peak business periods.

Skills

Culinary experience

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Job description

Overview

Why You Want to Work Here:

• We offer weekly pay and competitive wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week
• Life insurance, short-term disability and voluntary benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after 1 year of service
• Anniversary pay (must meet eligibility requirements)
• Discounted shift meals and a 25% discount when dining as a guest
• Opportunities - we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow

Who We Are:

It all began with a single family-owned restaurant and the vision to give people something special: a connection to seafood and the coast. Over fifty years later, every seat in our over 500 restaurant family is an extension of that founding passion. We proudly set the table for our guests' favorite meals and moments because we are more than just a place to eat and work. We are part of the communities we serve, and this is where new friends become familiar faces.

Your responsibilities as a Cook will include, but are not limited to:

• Setting up and stocking prep and line stations
• Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils
• Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients
• Prepping, seasoning, and cooking food according to recipes, quantity calls, and specification while maintaining portion control systems
• Inspecting food preparation and serving areas, tools, and equipment to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Substituting for or assisting other cooks and kitchen positions during peak business periods

What it Takes to Succeed (Physical Job Requirements)

• Must meet the minimum age requirement and authorized to work in the country you are applying
• Culinary experience preferred
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 60 pounds safely
• Ability to move about the restaurant and remain standing for an 8 - 12 hour shift
• Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

BIG plans are on the horizon for Red Lobster. Our team and restaurants are great today, but our future is even better. There is no better time than now to be a part of the Red Lobster Family!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who provides a welcoming workplace for everyone. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status

Pay Range

USD $15.50 - USD $25.00 /Hr.