Cook

BBQ Holdings, Inc.; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

BBQ Holdings, Inc. is seeking a kitchen team member to produce and maintain menu items per recipes and specifications. You will ensure safety, sanitation, and food standards are met in line with our procedures and timeliness.

You will be responsible for station readiness, portion control, cleanliness, and teamwork while supporting prep and receiving activities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety, sanitation and food standards according to recipes.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload.
• Must be a team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Be on station and ready to work at scheduled time in proper uniform.
• Maintain pace: brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps.
• Adhere to 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting.
• Perform portion control using scales, spoons, and recipe cards.
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean; practice clean as you go.
• Demonstrate productivity through quality and quantity of output.
• Maintain organization and think ahead to stock supplies before rush.
• Work as a team and adhere to OSHA safety guidelines.
• Handle safe food handling and proper receiving/stocking of ingredients.
• Provide prep support as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Initiative

Professional image

Safe food handling

Positive attitude

Communication

Job description

Job Summary

To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job Responsibilities

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all OSHA guidelines
• Safe food handling
• Receiving, rotating and stocking food
• Prep support as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays