Cook CD - Standard

World Duty Free; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of delicious food items while adhering to strict food safety and sanitation standards. Your culinary skills will be put to the test as you operate kitchen equipment, follow recipes, and ensure that every dish meets the highest quality standards. This position offers a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and communication are key. If you have a passion for cooking and thrive in a busy kitchen, this is the perfect role for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cooking experience in high volume or fast casual dining.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items following recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Communication skills

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The Cook CD – Standard is responsible for preparing cooked foods and must be able to perform all station functions of Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs. Responsibilities include communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned management of which associate is capable of performing; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food and beverage products.
2. Tastes products, follows menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
3. Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment.
4. Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards.
5. Operates a variety of kitchen equipment, measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts, and shreds fruits and vegetables.
6. Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

1. Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
2. Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience; work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred.
3. Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry.
4. Requires the ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals.
5. Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
6. Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions.
7. Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions.
8. Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates.
9. Frequently works in a hot environment.

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth