Cook I | Longhorn (10)

Paradies Lagardère - Retail; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fast-casual dining seeks an experienced Cook in Romulus, Michigan, to deliver exceptional service and food quality. The role includes preparing recipes, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring effective kitchen operations. Candidates should possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience.
• Food handler's card may be required according to local regulations.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Exceed First Class Service standards with every guest.
• Prepare, season, and cook food items following recipes.
• Maintain clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Food Safety

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary School Training

Job description

Hiring for the following schedule:

Sunday: 2:30p-10:30p

Monday: 2:30p-10:30p

Tuesday: 2:30p-10:30p

Wednesday: 2:30p-10:30p

Thursday: Off

Friday: Off

Saturday: 2:30p-10:30p

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 andserving food items.
• Accountable for compliance with all local, state, federal laws and regulation including thoserelating 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

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