Cook CD - Standard

Dufry; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cook CD – Standard who will be responsible for preparing delicious cooked foods while ensuring the highest quality of service. This role involves following recipes, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of cooking experience in a fast-paced environment and possess strong food preparation skills. Join a dynamic team where your culinary expertise will contribute to providing exceptional dining experiences for customers. If you thrive in a fast-casual dining setting and have a passion for food, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cooking experience in high volume or fast casual dining.
• Requires knowledge of food preparation and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of food items following recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds

Ability to bend, twist, and stand

Communication skills

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Knives and utensils

Job description

Cook CD – Standard

872700

Summary:

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; 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 hot environment.