Cook I (5) - PF Chang's

Paradies Lagardère; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the restaurant industry is seeking an entry-level Cook in Romulus, MI. The role involves preparing high-quality food items, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and providing first-class service. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to excellence, a culinary background, and strong communication skills for a successful kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year cooking experience, preferably in fast casual or high volume restaurant.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in varying temperatures.
• Food handler's card may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, cook, and serve food items according to recipes.
• Comply with all food safety and sanitation practices.
• Assist with training new staff and managing kitchen supplies.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food safety practices

Communication

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Self-starter

Education

High School diploma or GED

Training from a culinary school

Job description

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• Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with every guest, business partner and peers.
• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items.
• Accountable for compliance with all local, state, federal laws and regulation including those relating to food safety.
• Samples products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices.
• Regularly restocks all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Assist with ordering and planning food supplies.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management.
• Assist with training new cooks and other restaurant staff and offering assistance as needed.
• Monitor proper rotation and dating of prepped and food items
• Maintain clean organized work environment that is free of safety hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Hiring For The Following Schedule

Sunday: Off

Monday: 2:30pm - 11pm

Tuesday: 2:30pm - 11pm

Wednesday: Off

Thursday: Off

Friday: 12pm - 8:30pm

Saturday: 12pm - 8:30pm

Duties And Responsibilities

• Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with every guest, business partner and peers.
• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items.
• Accountable for compliance with all local, state, federal laws and regulation including those relating to food safety.
• Samples products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices.
• Regularly restocks all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Assist with ordering and planning food supplies.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management.
• Assist with training new cooks and other restaurant staff and offering assistance as needed.
• Monitor proper rotation and dating of prepped and food items
• Maintain clean organized work environment that is free of safety hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Training from a culinary school will be an asset
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers.
• Food handler's card may be required according to local and or state regulations. California
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with guest
• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively
• Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Proficiency required in reading, writing and mathematics
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing on ladder, and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in environment with varying temperatures

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail and Restaurants

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