Cook – DEN 8000 Glendale – Camelback (Glendale, AZ)

WKS Restaurant Group; Glendale (AZ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a renowned restaurant group where culinary passion meets teamwork! As a key player in the kitchen, you'll prepare and present delicious meals to order, ensuring adherence to brand standards and safety regulations. Your role will involve everything from cooking to maintaining clean and organized workspaces, making every dish a delight for our customers. If you're a reliable team player with a knack for food preparation and cooking, this position offers the perfect blend of creativity and collaboration in a dynamic environment. Join us and be part of a team that values quality and excellence in every bite!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with the ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Prefer at least 2 years of experience or culinary schooling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to order following brand standards.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and adhere to safe food handling.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Basic Math Skills

Education

Culinary Schooling

High School Diploma

Job description

Pay Range: $16.00 – $26.00

Listed wages are based on company-wide ranges. Actual earnings will vary based on factors such as: restaurant brand, experience, education, geography, applicable minimum wage, unit volume(s), hours worked & potential overtime pay.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Prepare, cooks and presents food to order, adhering to company food preparation and timing standards.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares, cooks and presents food to order, following established company brand standards guidelines and recipe specifications.
• Follows correct prepping procedures, utilizing prep chart; properly stores and rotates perishable stock.
• Maintains proper food temperatures in accordance with Denny's Brand Standards, federal, state and local regulations.
• Prepares special orders as requested
• Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas.
• Assists as needed with product inventory and deliveries.
• Completes assigned "prep work" as needed.
• Cleans, sanitizes and organizes work area.
• Assists Service assistants periodically
• Adhered to all safe food handling principles

Accountabilities

• Customer orders are prepared following company specifications, safe food handling and timing standards.

Qualification Standards

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Ability to move up to 50lbs.
• Flexible and reliable
• Team player.
• Must have sufficient mobility to move and/or operate in work area.
• Must be able to observe and ensure product is prepared and presented to company requirements.
• Must have basic math skills, including understanding of units of measure.
• Must meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling.
• Prefer at least 2 years work experience or combination of experience and culinary schooling.