Cook

Owyhee Tavern; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Owyhee Tavern in Meridian, Idaho, is seeking an experienced cook to join our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant. You will work as part of a team to prepare, cook, and present food from our menu while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.

The ideal candidate is a skilled, organized, and creative cook who communicates well with teammates and follows sanitation procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience as a cook.
• Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must showcase great organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Must carry at least a high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Preparing workstations, cooking ingredients, and kitchen equipment for cooking.
• Cooking and arranging food.
• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Skills

Prior cook experience

Teamwork and communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking and speed

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Main Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Preparing workstations, cooking ingredients, and kitchen equipment for cooking.
• Cooking and arranging food.

Cook Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced cook for our kitchen staff that will contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant.

The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled, organized, and creative cook.

We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follow instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu. In addition to cooking prowess, great communication and organizational skills are paramount.

A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean all while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff.

We pride ourselves in our exceptional service and quality of our food and beverages, and would love to find someone that can help us continue to meet our standards.

Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Cook Job Requirements:

• Must have prior experience as a cook.
• Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must showcase great organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Must carry at least a high school diploma.

There are three tavern restaurants in the Treasure Valley-East Boise, Downtown Boise, and Eagle/Meridian. All of our restaurants offer high quality proteins, seafood, salads and sandwiches. We have extensive wine lists, draft beers, and a great assortment of rare whiskeys and liquors available to our area.