Cook

soar-restaurants-sonic; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

soar-restaurants-sonic in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a Cook to join their kitchen team. The role involves cooking, preparing, and packaging food products while adhering to operational standards. This position requires general restaurant knowledge and effective communication skills.

Ideal candidates should possess basic math and reading skills, the ability to follow directions, and be capable of lifting and moving food products. The job demands flexibility, with irregular hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cooking methods and food safety.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

General restaurant or retail knowledge

Basic math and reading skills

Effective verbal and written communication 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