Cook

Warrior Wings; Wauseon (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Torsap Thai Kitchen in Wauseon, Ohio is seeking dedicated team members for food preparation and cooking. Responsibilities include operating fryers, monitoring food quality, and ensuring kitchen safety while maintaining a fun customer-focused environment.

The ideal candidate possesses stamina, speed, and a strong safety focus. Team members will be cross-trained in various kitchen roles and should have reliable transportation and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods in a hot kitchen environment.
• Fast reflexes for managing timers during busy rushes.
• Strict adherence to safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Cook items like french fries and chicken tenders according to recipe.
• Check food for quality before serving.
• Coordinate with team members during peak hours.

Skills

Stamina

Speed

Safety Focus

Job description

1. Food Preparation & Cooking
   • Operating Fryers: Cook items like french fries, chicken tenders, onion rings, etc according to precise recipe times and temperatures.
   • Monitoring Quality: Check food for perfect crispness, color, and internal temperature before serving.
   • Seasoning Foods: Apply the correct amount of salt or specialized seasoning immediately after food leaves the oil.
   • Managing Batter: Dip, coat, or batter raw proteins safely before frying.
2. Station Maintenance & Safety
   • Filtering Oil: Drain, filter, and replace fryer oil safely using protective gear to maintain food quality.
   • Temperature Logs: Monitor and record fryer temperatures regularly to meet health department codes.
   • Cleaning Station: Wipe down heating lamps, scrape fry hoppers, and clean floors to prevent grease buildup and slips.
3. Inventory & Kitchen Teamwork
   • Stocking Freezers: Keep the reach-in freezers near the fry station fully stocked with frozen goods.
   • Communicating Rushes: Coordinate with assembly line workers and cashiers to cook the right amount of food during peak hours.
   • Minimizing Waste: Track food discard levels and cook in smaller batches during slow periods to keep food fresh.

Key Skills Required

• Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods in a hot kitchen environment.
• Speed: Fast reflexes to safely manage multiple timers during high-volume rushes.
• Safety Focus: Strict adherence to hazardous chemical, hot oil, and foodborne illness prevention rules.

Team Members will cross-train in various areas of the restaurant. Team members can be assigned to a primary job but may be required to step into other roles as needed. As a Warrior Wings Team Member, you will be responsible for creating a fun and customer-focused environment while maintaining consistent quality food orders quickly. Team Member Responsibilities: What we value in a Warrior Wings team member:

• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Great communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Reliable transportation
• Be able to show up on time to shifts
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, kneel, bend, twist, reach and grab objects from above self or on floor
• Positive attitude
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to work in other areas of the restaurant
• Able to clean tables floors and other areas as assigned
• Taking orders by phone or in-person
• Follow safety and food safety procedures
• A want to help others in the community