Cook

Ten Pin Territory; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Bowl Inc. is seeking a dedicated kitchen teammate to prepare menu items using grills, ovens, and fryers. You’ll perform prep work, stock lines, and ensure all dishes meet quality expectations for customers and the team.

Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down food lines, washing and sanitizing wares, following recipes, and maintaining a clean, hazard-free work area. Knowledge of safety and fast pace preferred.

Qualifications

• Stands, moves and walks 6-8 hours per shift with frequent bending and stooping.
• Works in hot and damp environments.
• Must be able to read menu orders.
• Must hear verbal requests amid loud background noise.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds regularly.
• Must maintain a valid Washington State Food Service Workers Permit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble food items using grills, ovens, deep fryers, and other equipment.
• Set up, maintain, or break down food lines; stock and restock as needed.
• Follow written recipes and procedures for prep work and cooking.
• Wash, sanitize and store dishes and utensils; keep surfaces cleaned and waste disposed correctly.
• Verify freight deliveries and store promptly in appropriate locations.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and report malfunctions.

Skills

Food prep

Reading orders

Hearing in loud environments

Stamina

Job description

To prepare menu items as ordered using grills, ovens, deep fryers, and other equipment. Preform prep work necessary to maintain adequate levels of product for use in preparing menu items or for use by restaurant employees. Ensure all prepared food products meet the quality expectations of the Company. Maintain a clean and hazard free work area.

Essential Functions

• Ensure all food orders are wholesomely prepared, attractively presented and completed in a timely fashion.
• Set up, maintain, or break down food lines. Stock and restock food lines as needed.
• Identify and preform prep work as needed following written recipes and procedures where applicable.
• Wash, sanitize and store dishes, tableware and kitchen utensils. Clean and sanitize work surfaces, and dispose of waste properly.
• Verify freight deliveries and insure freight is stored promptly and in the appropriate locations.
• Operate and maintain equipment in a safe and proper manner. Report malfunctioning or damaged equipment to supervisor.
• Keep kitchen equipment and surfaces clean and free from food and grease build up.
• Stay active during slow periods by preforming prep work or cleaning duties.
• Understand and follow Company policy (Lake Bowl Inc. Employee Handbook).

Qualification Standards

• Stands, moves and walks 6-8 hours per shift with frequent bending and stooping. Uses Hands 99% of the time.
• Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.
• Must be able to read menu orders.
• Must be able to hear verbal requests from fellow employees amid loud background noise.
• The individual must be able to transport/lift up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly.
• Must maintain a valid State of Washington Food Service Workers Permit.