Cook

Torsap Thai Kitchen; Macclenny (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Torsap Thai Kitchen in Macclenny, Florida is seeking a skilled cook to prepare and cook a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables while ensuring high quality and presentation standards. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of various cooking methods and work well both independently and as part of a team. Responsibilities include food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and inventory management. Join our team to deliver exceptional dining experiences to our guests.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience is preferred but not required, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook, or prep cook.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with the industry’s best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables for cooking.
• Cook steaks and other cuts of meat to customer specifications.
• Operate deep-fryers and prepare fried dishes.
• Ensure food presentation meets standards and coordinate with serving staff.
• Grill various foods, understanding proper cooking times.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and assist in maintaining kitchen inventory.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team and work harmoniously.
• Occasionally interact with guests to ensure a good dining experience.

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Excellent understanding of cooking methods

Accuracy and speed in tasks

Familiar with industry best practices

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Preparation: Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and various other kitchen equipment.
2. Cooking: Cook steaks and other cuts of meat to each customer’s unique specifications while maintaining the high quality of the ingredients.
3. Frying: Operate deep-fryers and prepare dishes such as fried chicken, fish, French fries, onion rings, and other fried appetizers.
4. Expo: Ensure that the food presentation meets the steakhouse’s standards. Coordinate with the serving staff to ensure timely delivery of food items.
5. Grilling: Grill various foods. You must understand the grill area layout, what each grill does, and the proper cooking times and temperatures.
6. Cleaning: Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements by adequately handling food and ensuring correct storage.
7. Inventory: Conduct regular inventory checks and assist in maintaining the kitchen’s inventory levels.
8. Teamwork: Collaborate with the kitchen team and work harmoniously with fellow staff.
9. Customer Service: Occasionally interact with guests, ensuring they enjoy their dining experience and handle their complaints professionally if they arise.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience is Preferred but not required, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook, or prep cook.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with the industry’s best practices.