Cook

IHOP; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

IHOP is seeking an experienced cook to join our kitchen team in Saint Joseph, MO. You will be responsible for preparing guest orders, maintaining food safety, and contributing to high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, creative, and detail-oriented, able to work well with teammates and follow instructions. A culinary school diploma is advantageous, and strong communication and organizational skills are essential to keep the kitchen tidy and efficient.

Qualifications

• Skilled, organized, and creative cook with attention to detail.
• Willingness to work as a team, follow instructions, and delight customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Prepare workstations for cooking.
• Prepare and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Check the quality of the ingredients.
• Prepare cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cook food using various culinary techniques.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary school diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Main Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Prepare work station, making guest orders, ensuring food and safety protocols are followed
• Prep work which may include dicing vegetables, meats, making batters, and preparing sauces
• Daily label checks

Cook Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced cook to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant.

The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled, organized, and creative cook. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follow instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu. In addition to cooking prowess, great communication and organizational skills are paramount.

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. We pride ourselves in our exceptional service, and we expect nothing less from our cooks. The advantage goes to candidates with a diploma from a culinary school.

Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.