Cook - Restaurant 200819 - 238 W. Woodrow Wilson, Jackson, MS 39213

Church's Chicken; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the quick service restaurant sector is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as cooks. This role is pivotal in preparing delicious comfort food that brings joy to customers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. With a focus on teamwork and communication, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a beloved brand that values its employees and promotes growth within the organization. If you are passionate about food and service, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and cook food products as per specifications.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food as directed by the Manager in Charge.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Sanitation Guidelines

Equipment Maintenance

Customer Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fryers

Cooking Equipment

Job description

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 to the Manager in Charge.
• Balances fryers' color and adds sufficient shortening to maintain proper levels.
• Filters and cleans 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, including strict adherence to holding times.

Secondary Functions:

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

Physical Demands:

Lifting Requirements: Medium to Heavy (up to 50 pounds frequently, 75 pounds occasionally).

Cook must be able to:

• Stand and/or walk continuously for up to eight hours while preparing and cooking food, retrieving stock, and transporting items.
• Frequently lift and stack 35-50 pounds, occasionally carry up to 75 pounds, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds in various tasks.
• Lift and carry trash bags, push/pull equipment, and climb ladders or stools as needed.
• Stoop, squat, reach overhead, forward, and underneath, and handle various shapes and sizes of items.
• Communicate effectively with customers, management, and team members.

Additional Information

If you're hungry for a career that's fun, fast-paced, and loaded with opportunity, then you've come to the right place. At Church's, we're not your typical quick service restaurant. We make real comfort food that makes a difference in people's lives. For over 60 years, our restaurant has been a place where hard-working people can get ahead and do amazing things by serving others.

Church's Chicken is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other factor prohibited by law.