Cook I- Michael Patrick's

The Post Oak; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K

Opportunities for advancement

Generous employee discounts on dining,

retail, amusements, and hotels

Job summary

The Post Oak in Biloxi, MS is hiring a Cook II to prepare all menu items according to recipes and guest requests, ensuring high quality and timely prep. You will work closely with other kitchen stations to support operations and plate presentation. This role requires reliability, basic math, and adherence to safety standards.

Pay ranges from $12.00 to $13.50 per hour, with opportunities for growth and benefits as part of a team that values diversity and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• 1 year experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Food handler's card (HLTH card) and any other certification or license, as required by law or policy
• Possess basic mathematical skills to include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide specific to position responsibilities
• Available to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to established specifications and standardized recipes
• Inspect equipment, cold meats, seafood, and produce to ensure product quality standards are met
• Maintain established inventory levels and order stock
• Ensure proper product rotation, storage, and quantity controls
• Consistently apply established safety and sanitation procedures
• Assist all stations and respective lines as necessary
• Ability to read, decipher and execute cooking procedures and plate presentation based on established recipes and plate specifications
• Work closely with stewarding in regards to any operational issue
• Establish all par levels for all ingredients/dishes and communicating with Sous Chef and/or FOH manager

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Basic math skills

Education

Food handler's card (HLTH card)

Job description

Overview

Cook II It is the responsibility of the Cook to prepare all food items according to menu, recipes, plate specifications, and guest requests. It is also the responsibility of this role to assure food preparation and service is of the highest quality and according to specified prep times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to established specifications and standardized recipes

• Inspect equipment, cold meats, seafood, and produce to ensure product quality standards are met

• Maintain established inventory levels and order stock

• Ensure proper product rotation, storage, and quantity controls

• Consistently apply established safety and sanitation procedures

• Assist all stations and respective lines as necessary

• Ability to read, decipher and execute cooking procedures and plate presentation based on established recipes and plate specifications

• Work closely with stewarding in regards to any operational issue

• Establish all par levels for all ingredients/dishes and communicating with Sous Chef and/or FOH manager

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement is 18

• 1 year experience in a high-volume kitchen

• Able to obtain and maintain a Food handler's card (HLTH card) and any other certification or license, as required by law or policy

• Possess basic mathematical skills to include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide specific to position responsibilities

• Available to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Pay Range

USD $12.00 - USD $13.50 /Hr.

Tipped Position

This position does not earn tips

Benefits

What we offer you:

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs

• Paid Time Off

• 401K

• Opportunities for advancement

• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued

• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels

• Community volunteer opportunities

Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.