Cook

Mahogany Prime Steakhouse; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahogany Prime Steakhouse in Norman, Oklahoma is seeking skilled kitchen staff to prepare and serve food while maintaining high culinary standards. Responsibilities include food preparation, ensuring cleanliness, and assisting colleagues as needed. Candidates should have essential hand/eye coordination and the ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 50 lbs. Shift hours are from 10 AM to 4 PM. Join our team to deliver excellent dining experiences in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Essential hand/eye coordination is necessary for food preparation.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies, weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Work performed in a typical restaurant/bar environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for service according to presentation and service standards.
• Ensure food safety and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Assist co‑workers and manage supply stock as needed.

Skills

Essential hand/eye coordination

Ability to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry and push

Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 50 lbs

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepares food to be served within the outlet according to the standards set forth based on proper presentation methods and service standards. They prepare meals based on established specific recipes and number of guests being served.
• Responsible for ensuring all food standards.
• Estimate food consumption; then requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
• Portion, arrange and garnish food as well as assist expo in the expediting of orders.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers and roasters.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Wash, peel, cut and de‑seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to spec recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food‑handling practices.
• Assist all fellow co‑workers as needed.
• Grill, deep fry, bake, broil and microwave raw and prepped foods.
• Measure and assemble ingredients and cook all items according to specific recipe and menu guidelines.
• Maintain cooking line in clean, sanitary and safe manner.
• Stock/restock items on line according to specifications.
• Wash and clean raw food products.
• Peeling, dicing, shredding and slicing food products using electric equipment.
• Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
• Maintain personal health and sanitation standards (wash hands after using the restroom, etc.)
• Review work procedures and operational problems in order to determine ways to improve service, performance and/or safety.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Be observant to any and all safety concerns surrounding your work area.
• Ability to answer the phones in a professional manner as trained.
• Following all health standards and guidelines established.
• All side stations are well maintained and stocked through your entire shift.
• Cleaning of all spills that may occur during your shift.
• Aware of any and all potentially hazardous conditions.
• Superior attendance and punctuality.
• Always wear a safety belt when lifting objects over 20 lbs.
• Always wear slip resistant shoes.
• Provide information to supervisors/managers

Qualifications

• Reaches, bends, stoops, lifts, carries and pushes.
• Lifts and carries supplies, and cases, weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Essential hand/eye coordination.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior restaurant/bar work environment.
• Noise level is moderate to high.
• Limited exposure to physical risk.
• Moderate physical effort required

Lunch shifts are from 10am-4pm.