Cook

The Gilmore Collection; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in Rockford, Michigan, seeks an experienced Cook to prepare a variety of dishes for restaurant guests. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences and should have prior experience as a cook. Responsibilities include ensuring food safety, managing food freshness, cooking to the right temperatures, and responding to guest feedback. Certification in food handling is a plus. Join our friendly team by completing a short application today!

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain).
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe food-handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality and rotating stock.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback with professionalism.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Food handling equipment

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

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 correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Complete our short application today!