Cook

Rib-Cri; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Rib Crib in Stillwater, OK is seeking a Kitchen Support role to assist the Kitchen Manager in food preparation and station coordination. You will help with vegetables, meats, and side items, ensuring safe handling and accurate portioning, while supporting a collaborative kitchen environment.

The position emphasizes following Rib Crib safety standards, operating common restaurant equipment, and being ready to contribute to all tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Six months of prior job-related experience as determined by management.
• Food Handler's Permit where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient flow of food while ensuring Rib Crib safety and sanitation standards.
• Washes, peels, cuts and prepares vegetables and side items.
• Cleans, cuts, prepares and smokes meats and poultry.
• Measures food weights and portion sizes accurately.
• Carries pans, containers and trays to and from stations, smokers and refrigerators.
• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils and manages garbage at shift changes.
• Follows safety procedures in handling kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Willing to assist with any task to support teamwork.

Skills

Food safety

Multitasking

Equipment operation

Tools

Convection ovens

Grills

Fryers

Smokers

Steam tables

Microwaves

Job description

Description

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the efficient flow of food in the kitchen while maintaining levels of food safety and sanitation to Rib Crib standards.
2. Washes, peels, cuts and prepares vegetables and side items.
3. Cleans, cuts, prepares and smokes meats and poultry.
4. Knows how to correctly measure food weights and portion sizes.
5. Carries pans, containers, and trays of food to and from work stations, smokers and refrigerators.
6. Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils, segregates and removes garbage at shift change or when necessary, and steam cleans or hoses garbage containers.
7. Knowledgeable in the use of cleaning products and how to use them safely according to instructions.
8. Observes safety procedures with regards to the use of kitchen supplies and equipment both correctly and safely throughout the shift.
9. 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

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Capable of reading kitchen prep books and manuals as required to prepare food recipes.
2. Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
3. 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. Certifications/Licenses: Food Handler's Permit where applicable.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Position requires the employee to perform most of the work from a standing position for long periods of time frequently walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, cutting, carrying, kneeling, or stooping.
• Work may occasionally involve periods of lifting up to 30 pounds with occasional lifting not to exceed 80 pounds.