Cook

Red Lobster, Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision options

401(k) retirement savings plan

Discounted shift meals

Job summary

A popular seafood restaurant chain located in Jackson, Tennessee is seeking a Cook to join their team. Responsibilities include food preparation, ensuring food quality, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Ideal candidates are team players with culinary experience and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds. This position offers competitive wages and flexible scheduling along with growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum age requirement and authorized to work in the country you are applying.
• 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

• Set up and stock prep and line stations.
• Clean, sanitize, and organize the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils.
• Prep, season, and cook food according to recipes, quantity calls, and specifications.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

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***