Cook

Cantwell's Tavern; Odessa (DE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A popular local restaurant in Odessa is seeking a cook to ensure food safety and quality, manage a fast-paced work environment, and provide excellent guest service. Ideal candidates will have a passion for cooking and the ability to communicate effectively. Previous experience is preferred but not required. This role offers benefits including 401(k), health insurance, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred, not required.
• ServSafe or Food Handler’s certification preferred, not required.
• Ability to work standing for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe food-handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking quality and rotating stock.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperatures.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Respond to guest feedback with urgency and professionalism.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication skills

Prioritization and organization of multiple tasks

Ability to lift, carry, or pull heavy objects

Ability to read and follow recipes

Standing for long periods

Heavy lifting

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Flexible schedule

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred, not required.
• ServSafe or Food Handler’s certification preferred, not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Prioritization and organization of multiple tasks
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy
• Ability to work standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to read and follow recipes

Complete our short application today!