Cook - Restaurant 200165 - 1220 Hwy 171 North, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Church's Chicken in; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is looking for a Cook to join their team in Lake Charles, LA. The role involves preparing and cooking food products while adhering to safety and quality standards. Candidates should be able to lift heavy items and work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring food quality and cleanliness are maintained.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally.
• Must stand/walk continuously for up to eight hours.
• Effective communication with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food products as per specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the Manager in Charge.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Safety guidelines

Communication

Job description

Cook - Restaurant 200165 - 1220 Hwy 171 North, Lake Charles, LA 70601 (Finance)

Reports To (Title): Restaurant General Manager

Department: Field Operations

Job Objective: To prepare and cook food products as specified by the Manager in Charge of the Shift while adhering to the specifications and procedures contained in the Cooking Section of the Church's Operating Standards Manual (the "OSM"). Accomplishes tasks in a timely, clean, and orderly manner.

Essential Job Functions:

Primary Functions:

• Set up the batter table, collect all necessary smallwares, and prepare batter mix.
• Ensure that call sheets are complete, posted, and used.
• Check all equipment and immediately report any malfunctions within the area to the Manager in Charge.
• Color balance fryers and add sufficient shortening to maintain proper levels.
• Filter and clean all fryers at designated times, following all safety guidelines.
• Pans sufficient chicken for operational needs.
• Prepare and cook all food products as dictated by business needs and under the direction of the Manager in Charge.
• Ensure all food products meet specifications, procedures, and quality standards in the SOM, including strict adherence to holding times.

Secondary Functions:

• Maintain a clean work area by practicing "clean-as-you-go" and following sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Verify that all necessary products and supplies are stocked and available at the batter area.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the cooler.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by the Manager in Charge of the Shift.

Physical Demands: (Minimum qualifications needed to perform the Essential Job Functions)

Lifting Requirements - Medium to Heavy (up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally).

The cook must be able to:

• Stand and/or walk continuously on hard floors for up to eight hours.
• Frequently lift and stack 35 to 50 pounds, occasionally carry up to 75 pounds, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds from storage areas.
• Occasionally lift and carry trash bags, and push or pull equipment like batter tables and trash cans.
• Climb a stool or ladder to reach high shelves, and stoop or squat to reach low items.
• Reach overhead, forward, and underneath shelving and equipment.
• Handle various shapes, sizes, and textures of items including dairy, produce, condiments, meat, and bulk stock.
• Use fingers continuously for food preparation and unloading.
• Communicate effectively with customers, management, and team members.

The job description emphasizes a fast-paced environment where teamwork, safety, and food quality are priorities, aligning with the company's mission to serve quality comfort food and provide growth opportunities for its employees.