Cook CD - Standard

California Pizza Kitchen; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook CD - Standard to join their team. This entry-level position involves preparing a variety of cooked foods while adhering to high standards of food safety and sanitation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food preparation and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You'll be responsible for following recipes, operating kitchen equipment, and ensuring the highest quality of service to customers. Join this vibrant team and take your culinary skills to the next level in a supportive and dynamic atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking experience in high-volume settings preferred.
• Knowledge of food items related to various cooking stations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooked foods and perform all station functions.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and kitchen equipment.
• Follow recipes and ensure food safety standards.

Skills

Food preparation skills

HACCP knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds

Ability to work in hot environments

Job description

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Summary

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

Essential Functions

1. Follow recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving food items such as soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food and beverage products.
2. Taste products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to plan production and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
3. Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment.
4. Practice excellent food safety and sanitation practices, complying with HACCP standards.
5. Operate kitchen equipment, measure and mix ingredients, wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables.
6. Stock, date, rotate, and check the temperature of products.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.
• Minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience; experience in high-volume or fast-casual dining preferred.
• Knowledge of food items related to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry stations.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions and policy documents, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand during work.
• Frequent immersion of hands in water and chemical solutions.
• Frequent use of sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates.
• Work in hot environments regularly.

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V). Drug Free Workplace (DFW).

Required:

• Food preparation skills and HACCP knowledge.
• At least 1 year of related experience.

Preferred:

• Experience in high-volume or fast-casual restaurants.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Restaurants