Cook

Funkybuddha; North Andrew Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Funky Buddha Brewery in Florida is seeking a cook to prepare food to exact specifications, set up stations, cook to order, and maintain high quality and timely service in a fast-paced kitchen.

The candidate should have prior restaurant experience, strong teamwork, punctuality, basic math and cash handling skills, and the ability to operate a touch-sensitive POS system; familiarity with safety and sanitation standards is essential. A high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have proven cooking experience.
• Strong understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and speed.
• Good teamwork and communication with coworkers.
• Experience handling money and using a POS system.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (chopping vegetables, etc.).
• Cook to order in cooperation with kitchen staff.
• Ensure high quality and timely output of dishes.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Assist with training and daily tasks as needed.

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Cooking methods & equipment

Teamwork

Cash handling

POS familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma preferred

Tools

Touch-Sensitive POS System

Job description

Principle Responsibilities / Position Purpose

The cook is responsible for preparing food to exact specifications and setting up stations for menu.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, preparing sauces)
• Cook to order menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Answer, report, and follow supervisor’s instructions
• Clean up station and take care any unwrapped product
• Stock, date, and label inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and timely
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Complete daily tasks as instructed.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in staff training opportunities.
• This list is not exhaustive and job functions are subject to change to accommodate changing business needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Near Vision Constant

Far Vision Constant

Hearing Constant

Talking Frequent

Walking Constant

Standing Constant

Reaching Frequent

Computer Use Frequent

Grasping Frequent

Crouching, Bending, Stooping Frequent

Lifting/Carrying up to 25 lbs Occasional

Pushing/Pulling Occasional

Sitting Occasional

Climbing Stairs Occasional

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

OSHA laws require the use of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety:

• Safety goggles when walking through the Production area

Employees will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE. Funky Buddha Brewery provides the required PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly to your Manager.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

No positions directly report to this position.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Proven cooking experience
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Works well with others
• Understands teamwork
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations and service procedures.
• Possess basic math skills, possess the ability to handle money and operate a cash register and POS system.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Punctual and regular, reliable attendance.
• Honesty and Integrity.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge.
• Ability to work quickly, problem solve and think on your feet while maintaining poise in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to talk to others to convey information effectively.
• Positive, infectious attitude and sense of humor. Personable, kind, and customer service oriented.
• Passion for the service industry, desire to be part of a team and work hard, high level of self-awareness and long-term view of success.
• Prior restaurant experience
• Able to Use Touch-Sensitive POS System
• Able to lift up to 30lbs

• Must be at least 18 years old.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION

High School diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Prior cash handling experience required. Restaurant experience preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

No special licenses or certificates required.

GROOMING

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.

OTHER

Additional language ability preferred.

Funky Buddha Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.