Cook

Napoli's Pizza; Vienna (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pizza restaurant in Vienna, WV, is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing food to be served to customers. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of experience in a kitchen environment. This entry-level position requires knowledge of food safety practices and the ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. Applicants should be prepared to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends, in a dynamic restaurant atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years work experience as a Restaurant Cook.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Food and Beverage services handling practices.
• Ability to adhere to regular and routine attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food as requested by customers.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Comply with food safety practices and protocols.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalence

Tools

Industrial Kitchen Machinery

Job description

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This position is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served to customers. The incumbent has primary responsibility to ensure exceptionally prepared food for the restaurant dining room service, customer pick‑up, delivery, catering, etc. The incumbent responds to management and also will take the direction provided by Restaurant Owners. The incumbent is expected to support efforts to ensure high standards for quality, safety and cleanliness are maintained, policies and processes are followed.

Core, critical and essential work duties, functions and responsibilities of the position are as follows:

• Primarily responsibility for the preparation and cooking of food as requested and ordered by customers, using established policies, protocols and procedures
• Maintains a clean and organized process for food preparation and cooking
• General cooking for several areas including but not limited to dining room, banquet/conference rooms, customer pick‑up, delivery and catering services as needed, for all types of meals, to include lunch, dinners, events and receptions
• Replenishes and organizes food stocks/supplies as needed, working with the management to maintain inventory and re‑order necessary food stock supplies/orders
• Primarily responsible for the safe food order preparation, kitchen cleaning and trash removal
• Ensures safety practices for food handling (marking food items and expiration dates) and serving, preventing cross‑contamination related to food allergies, bacteria, etc.
• Maintains current knowledge of safe and healthy practices for food handling and preparation; and maintains the current required food handling permit
• Unloads incoming truck loads, assists in unloading, inventory and stocking of incoming supplies
• Conducts routine inspections of supplies for expiration dates, rotation of stock and ensuring only fresh and safe food in refrigerators, freezers, pantries, etc.
• Ensures healthy and clean kitchen with exceptional appearance, bringing issues and concerns (broken, torn/worn, destroyed, etc.) to the attention of management
• Brings supplies needs to the attention of management prior to needing replenishment
• Works closely with co‑workers to provide exceptional customer service response for the dining experience and ensuring great tasting and quality dishes on a timely basis
• Effectively and professionally supports management and coworkers to address customers’ complaints, handling and resolving concerns, ensuring quick resolution and guest satisfaction
• Maintains professional working relationships with co‑workers, vendors and the general public
• Takes a proactive, positive and sincere interest in our customers, ensuring continuity of the company’s long‑standing relationship with the community
• Complies with all company policies, standards and protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Departmental Checklists and other required rules and practices
• Follows safety and security practices and protocols; and ensures these processes are timely, sufficiently and consistently followed; successfully completes and complies with all daily and other routine Departmental Checklists (e.g., Opening Checklist, Closing Checklist, Cleaning Checklist) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Complies with all training (in‑person, video, classes, etc.) and successfully participates in and completes/passes all required trainings; follows all Departmental Checklists and SOPs
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalence
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 1‑2 years’ work experience as a Restaurant Cook
• Demonstrated knowledge of Food and Beverage services handling practices and food handling safety training, and possession and maintenance of current food handling permit, obtaining ServSafe Certification as directed
• Demonstrated knowledge of Kitchen‑related operations and the ability to safely operate industrial kitchen machinery, stoves, grills, ovens, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees, exercising tact and professionalism in all matters
• Demonstrated professional demeanor, ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgement, conscientious and dependable
• May work near moving or mechanical parts and/or in extreme hot or cold conditions
• May come into contact with toxic/caustic chemicals used in cleaning, fumes or airborne particles
• The following physical demands are requirements and must be met for successful performance: speak, hear, see, stand for long periods, walk frequently, use full reach and range of motion in arms, hands and fingers, use manual dexterity, fine motor skills, bend, stoop, kneel, carry, push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to adhere to regular and routine attendance and to work evenings and/or week‑ends and holidays
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance, punctuality and ability to work flexible schedules

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants