Cook

Gringostexmex; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Richmond, Texas seeks a dedicated team member to perform food preparation duties. The successful candidate will prepare various meats, seafood, and vegetables while adhering to quality standards and maintaining a clean kitchen. Previous restaurant experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Candidates should possess basic reading and math skills and a food handler certification. Strong hygiene practices are essential for this role, which operates in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and write simple instructions.
• Ability to present information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various food items according to recipes.
• Comply with cooking methods and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Previous restaurant experience

Ability to read instructions

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Exceptional hygiene

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items using broilers, ovens, fryers, grills, and a variety of other kitchen equipment, according to our recipes.
• Knows and complies with our standard portions, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
• Portions out food products before cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, ovens, burners, and refrigeration.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, and rotates products properly.
• Follows the closing checklist to close the kitchen properly.
• Attends all scheduled team member meetings.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Previous restaurant experience is not required but preferred.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers and other team members.
• Ability to add and subtract two and three-digit numbers and perform these operations using units of American money.
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.
• Food Handler Certification is required.

Physical Requirements

A team member must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constant standing/walking
• Occasional stooping/kneeling
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 60 pounds
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps
• Constant working in a hot, wet, humid, and loud environment for long periods
• Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing or rotation of the wrist(s) and spine
• Constant receiving detailed information through oral communication
• Constant talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas using the spoken word
• Constant clarity of vision at near and/or far distances