Cook

Famous Dave's BBQ; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Famous Dave's BBQ in Thornton, CO is seeking a reliable kitchen team member responsible for producing and maintaining menu items per recipes and quality standards. You will ensure safety, sanitation, and timeliness while working at your station.

Responsibilities include timely station readiness, accurate portioning, recipe adherence, stock prep, cleanliness, and teamwork. A positive attitude and strong communication are essential to thrive in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must be a team player
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority

Responsibilities

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a like new condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all OSHA guidelines
• Receiving, rotating and stocking food
• Prep support as needed

Skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Initiative

Professional image

Safe food handling

Positive attitude

Job description

To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform


• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps


• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step


• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests


• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a \"like new\" condition. Practice clean as you go!


• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period


• Organization skills are a must


• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush


• Teamwork


• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all OSHA guidelines


• Receiving, rotating and stocking food


• Prep support as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload


• Ability to work and communicate well with others


• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must


• Responsible behavior and professional image


• Must have a positive attitude


• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority


• Must be a team player

Qualifications:

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred


• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays

$20 Hourly

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