Cook

soar-restaurants-sonic; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

soar-restaurants-sonic in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Cook to prepare, package, and ensure quality food products. The role includes cooking and maintaining kitchen cleanliness, operating various food prep stations, and complying with health standards.

This position requires general restaurant knowledge, good communication skills, and the ability to follow directions. The Cook will work irregular hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of restaurant operations and customer service.
• Basic math and reading skills for food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food products according to standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen area.
• Report any issues to the Manager on Duty.

Skills

General restaurant or retail knowledge

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Basic math and reading skills

Ability to follow directions

Multi-tasking skills

Job description

Position: Cook

Immediate Supervisor: Manager on Duty (MOD)

Status: Nonexempt

Position Summary: This position cooks, prepares, and packages product.

Essential Job Duties:

• Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards
• Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and food prep stations as assigned
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties – including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease – pursuant to operational standards
• Regular attendance

Additional Duties:

• Report customer or employee complaints/issues to MOD
• Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required

Time/Shift Expectations: Irregular hours; nights; weekends; and holidays

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Knowledge/Skills
• General restaurant or retail knowledge
• Basic math and reading skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Multi-tasking skills

Work Environment: Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions