Cook

Craddock Oil; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Craddock Oil in Tupelo, MS is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu and deliver them timely. You will be responsible for cooking dishes with attention to taste and presentation.

The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience, strong knowledge of sanitation procedures, and the ability to work well in a team while staying physically fit throughout busy shifts. High school diploma required; culinary training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures (grilling, baking, boiling).
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Stamina/physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school diploma preferred

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.

Responsibilities:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Requirements

• Proven experience as cook
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage