Cook

Dairy Queen; Perham (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Queen in Minnesota is seeking a Cook/Grill Staff to execute kitchen operations and ensure all prepared foods meet health and safety standards. You will cook, assemble, wrap items, stock products, and prep materials with a focus on cleanliness and safety.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, team collaboration, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrate good manners, hygiene, positive attitude and promptness.
• Able to work under pressure in a high-volume setting.
• Ability to handle raw, frozen, and cooked foods safely.
• Must read and respond to order monitors and adjust as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates grill area following established standards and procedures.
• Prepare food quickly, accurately, and safely.
• Assist in maintaining guest satisfaction through quality, value, service and cleanliness.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff and customers.
• Communicate issues promptly with management and follow supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Food safety

Teamwork

Lift up to 30 pounds

Read order monitors

Maintain cleanliness

Adaptability to temperature ranges

Tools

Grill equipment

Fryer equipment

Freezer equipment

Job description

We are looking for Cook/Grill Staff to execute all kitchen operations, ensuring all prepared foods meet restaurant safety and health standards. Those who would cook; assemble and wrap good items, stock all needed products, and preparation of materials cleanly and safely.

A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean all while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff.

Function:

• Reports to Management Staff and Shift Leaders
• Communicate clearly, quickly, and politely with co-workers to ensure the correct order is served to the customers.
• Quickly and accurately prepares food products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
• Be pleasant and alert to customer needs.
• Properly and safely operates and maintains restaurant equipment including grill, fryer, freezer, and other related cooking equipment while following all health and safety standards.
• Work as a "team" member to assure constant and consistent quality, service, cleanliness, and value to each customer.
• Clean work area, organize and stock needed items. Move various food, paper, and cleaning items from other sections of the building (or outside the building) to the immediate work area.
• Stocks and executes proper rotation of products.
• Completes assigned prep work for stocking and set up of grill area.
• Controls food production process.
• Breaks down and cleans the grill area thoroughly every day as assigned by a manager or shift leader.
• Wash counters, tables, restrooms, and trash receptacles, gather trash and remove it from dining/service areas to proper receptacle, sweep, mop, stock, and other cleaning tasks. Occasional need to be out of the building (i.e., parking lot, freezer, trash container areas, etc.) for trash removal and other maintenance and cleaning activities.
• Informs immediate supervisor promptly of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by management staff or shift leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Operates grill area following established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Quick, accurate, and safe food production process.
• Assists in the success of the restaurant by ensuring guest satisfaction through adhering to standards for quality, value, service, and cleanliness.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with all restaurant employees and customers to foster and promote a cooperative and pleasant working climate.
• Communicates all significant issues, both positive and negative, with management staff.

Requirements

• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Exhibit good manners, proper personal hygiene, a positive attitude, and promptness.
• Must be able to perform under pressure in a high-volume restaurant including moving and responding quickly for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in and out of different temperature ranges.
• Ability to handle raw, frozen, and cooked food products as well as products in and out of the temperature danger zone (41-140 F).
• Capability to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Interact with the public and co-workers constantly during shifts.
• Must be able to read order monitors.
• Recall and communicate products and contents.
• Practice established food handling procedures and meet any local health regulations.

Dairy Queen® (DQ®) franchisees, employees and crew members have been focused on creating positive memories for all who touch DQ®, for over 75 years. Unlike any other quick-service brand, DQ® food and treats hold a special place in the hearts of fans of all ages, from all around the globe. That's why DQ® fans have always been our top priority and why we continue to look for new ways to surprise and delight them. Doing so is our passion. It's what sets DQ® restaurants apart and is what is helping us reach our vision of being the world's favorite quick-service restaurant