Cook - Restaurant 200423 - 905 E. U.S. Hwy #83 (Business Route), Mission, TX 78572

Church's Chicken in; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Cook to join their team in Mission, TX. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking food products according to company standards, ensuring quality and safety in food preparation. Ideal candidates will have strong cooking skills, the ability to lift heavy items, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift medium to heavy weights (up to 75 pounds).
• Experience in food service preferred.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food products as specified by the Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Ensure food products meet quality standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Equipment maintenance

Sanitation practices

Job description

Cook - Restaurant 200423 - 905 E. U.S. Hwy #83 (Business Route), Mission, TX 78572

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

• Sets up the batter table, collects all necessary smallwares, and prepares batter mix.
• Ensures that call sheets are complete, posted, and used.
• Checks all equipment and reports any malfunctions immediately to the Manager in Charge.
• Balances fryer colors and adds sufficient shortening to maintain proper levels.
• Filters and cleans all fryers at designated times, following all safety guidelines.
• Pans sufficient chicken for operational needs.
• Prepares and cooks all food as dictated by business needs and under the direction of the Manager in Charge.
• Ensures all food products meet specifications, procedures, and quality standards as per the SOM, including adherence to holding times.

Secondary Functions

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

Physical Demands

Lifting requirements include medium to heavy lifting, frequently up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

• Stand and walk continuously for up to eight hours.
• Lift and stack 35 to 50 pounds regularly; carry up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds of trash bags.
• Push or pull equipment and supplies regularly.
• Climb stools or ladders to reach high shelves as needed.
• Stoop, squat, reach, handle various items, and communicate effectively throughout shifts.

Church's is an equal opportunity employer, making hiring and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other factors protected by law.