Cook

RibCrib; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

RibCrib in Ponca City, OK seeks a kitchen team member to assist in preparing food and maintaining Rib Crib standards. You will handle multiple prep tasks, operate restaurant equipment, and support a cooperative kitchen culture.

The role requires reading kitchen manuals, basic experience, and a willingness to contribute to all duties as needed. Safety and sanitation are emphasized in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Reading kitchen prep books and manuals to prepare food recipes.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Proficient use of restaurant equipment including convection ovens, grills, fryers, smokers, steam tables, microwaves.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring efficient flow of food while maintaining Rib Crib safety standards.
• Wash, peel, cut and prepare vegetables and side items.
• Clean, cut, prepare and smoke meats and poultry.
• Measure food weights and portions accurately.
• Transport food between stations, smokers, and refrigerators.
• Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils; manage waste during shifts.
• Follow safety procedures when using kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Support the team and perform any task as needed to maintain a cooperative culture.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading kitchen manuals

Multitasking

Restaurant equipment operation

Tools

Convection ovens

Grills

Fryers

Smokers

Steam tables

Microwaves

Job description

Assists Kitchen Manager in preparing food by performing the following duties:

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient flow of food in the kitchen while maintaining levels of food safety and sanitation to Rib Crib standards.
• Washes, peels, cuts and prepares vegetables and side items.
• Cleans, cuts, prepares and smokes meats and poultry.
• Knows how to correctly measure food weights and portion sizes.
• Carries pans, containers, and trays of food to and from work stations, smokers and refrigerators.
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils, segregates and removes garbage at shift change or when necessary, and steam cleans or hoses garbage containers.
• Knowledgeable in the use of cleaning products and how to use them safely according to instructions.
• Observes safety procedures with regards to the use of kitchen supplies and equipment both correctly and safely throughout the shift.
• Demonstrates a willingness to assume any responsibility or perform any task ("shift to assist") regardless of nature to demonstrate that teamwork is part of the operating culture.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Capable of reading kitchen prep books and manuals as required to prepare food recipes.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Proficient use of restaurant equipment including but not limited to such things as convection ovens, grills, fryers, smokers, steam tables, microwaves, etc.

Education & Experience

Six months previous job‑related experience as determined by management. Food Handler’s Permit where applicable.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Work from a standing position for long periods of time, frequently walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, cutting, carrying, kneeling, or stooping.
• Lifting up to 30 pounds with occasional lifting not to exceed 80 pounds.