Cook

IHOP; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Hours

Extensive Training

Real Advancement Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Opportunities to Grow Into Leadership

Job summary

IHOP is seeking a cook in Middletown, RI to prepare high-quality food with consistency and urgency. You will work in a fast-paced, team-based kitchen and uphold cleanliness and safety standards while delivering guests a great experience.

The role emphasizes learning menu specs, plating standards, and kitchen systems, with opportunities for advancement within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking or kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment and work efficiently in a high-volume environment.
• Understanding of basic cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen organization.
• Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain urgency during busy shifts.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Spanish-only applicants are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen throughout the shift.
• Set up and stock workstations with necessary ingredients and supplies.
• Prepare food items according to company recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and portioning standards.
• Assist with food prep, stocking, rotation, and inventory organization.
• Communicate effectively with both front- and back-of-house team members.
• Support fellow kitchen staff during high-volume periods.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with cleaning equipment, storage areas, and kitchen workspaces at the end of shifts.

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

IHOP Cook:

Our Cooks are responsible for preparing high-quality food with consistency, urgency, and attention to detail. This role is essential to delivering the guest experience our restaurants are known for. Successful cooks take pride in organization, cleanliness, teamwork, and executing at a high level during both routine operations and busy peak periods.

Team members are expected to learn menu specifications, plating standards, cooking procedures, and kitchen systems while maintaining a clean and professional work environment. We value cooks who communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, and contribute positively to the culture and flow of the kitchen.

This is an active position that requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and safely performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment. Team members may assist with additional restaurant tasks as needed to support daily operations and guest service standards. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs and team support.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Hours
• Extensive Training
• Real Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• Opportunities to Grow Into Leadership and Training Roles

Cook Requirements:

• Prior cooking or kitchen experience preferred
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment and work efficiently in a high-volume environment
• Understanding of basic cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen organization
• Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain urgency during busy shifts
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Spanish-only applicants are welcome

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen throughout the shift
• Set up and stock workstations with necessary ingredients and supplies
• Prepare food items according to company recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines
• Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and portioning standards
• Assist with food prep, stocking, rotation, and inventory organization
• Communicate effectively with both front- and back-of-house team members
• Support fellow kitchen staff during high-volume periods
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
• Assist with cleaning equipment, storage areas, and kitchen workspaces at the end of shifts

We are a family-operated franchise group that believes great restaurants are built by great teams. We value professionalism, teamwork, communication, reliability, and people who take pride in creating great experiences for both guests and coworkers.

Since 1958, IHOP® has been the place where people connect over breakfast, enjoy study breaks, grab a bite before or after sporting events, and so much more. And no matter what menu items they order, there’s one ingredient that’s always constant — a smile. We’ve seen millions of smiles over the years in our restaurants, and now shared in photos across our social properties. In fact, smiles are so much a part of our culture that we changed our logo to include one.
This is just one of the many fun and exciting changes you can expect from IHOP®. Because we know the shortest distance between two people is a smile. –