Cook

Ten Pin Territory; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Bowl Inc. in Moses Lake, WA seeks a kitchen team member to prepare menu items, set up and restock food lines, and keep work areas clean and hazard-free. You will use grills, ovens, deep fryers and other kitchen equipment to fulfill orders.

You will follow written recipes and procedures, perform prep work as needed, wash and sanitize dishes, and ensure deliveries are stored promptly. The role requires the ability to work in a hot, damp environment and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Prepare orders using recipes and procedures where applicable.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area.
• Verify deliveries and store promptly.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely.
• Stay active during slow periods with prep work or cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food orders are prepared wholesomely, attractively presented and timely.
• Set up, maintain or break down food lines and stock as needed.
• Identify and perform prep work according to written recipes.
• Wash, sanitize and store dishes and clean surfaces.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Keep kitchen equipment free of food and grease buildup.
• Follow company policy as outlined in the Lake Bowl Inc. handbook.

Skills

Food prep

Cleanliness

Equipment operation

Stamina

Reading orders

Education

Food Service Permit

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.