Cook

Gilmore Group; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

R365hire is seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes for restaurant guests, ensuring quality and consistency. A ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to attain) is preferred, as is prior restaurant cook experience.

You should be able to stand for long periods, lift 30+ lbs, and work as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team to deliver exceptional dining experiences to guests.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe certification or Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to attain).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food prep areas to ensure sanitary practices.
• Ensure freshness by checking quality and rotating stock.
• Maintain correct temperatures for cooking equipment.
• Season and cook foods according to recipes or judgment.
• Turn or stir foods for even cooking.
• Respond promptly to guest feedback.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours