Cook - Restaurant 200824 - 1264 Ellis Avenue, Jackson, MS 39209

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as cooks. This role involves preparing delicious comfort food while adhering to strict quality and safety standards. The position offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow and make a difference in people's lives through your culinary skills. If you are passionate about food and enjoy a fast-paced atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values hard work and provides a pathway to career advancement in the food service industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food products as per specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Equipment Maintenance

Customer Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fryers

Batter Table

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 immediately to the Manager in Charge.
• Color balances fryers and adds sufficient shortening to maintain proper levels.
• Filters and cleans all fryers at designated times following safety guidelines.
• Pans sufficient chicken for operational needs.
• Prepares and cooks all food products as dictated by business needs and the Manager in Charge.
• Ensures all food products meet specifications, procedures, and quality standards as per the SOM, including strict observance of holding times.

Secondary Functions:

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

Physical Demands:

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

Cook must be able to:

• Stand and walk continuously on hard floors for up to eight hours.
• Frequently lift and stack 35 to 50 pounds of items from various heights; occasionally carry up to 75 pounds.
• Lift and carry trash bags weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Push or pull equipment and supplies regularly.
• Climb stools or ladders to reach high shelves as needed.
• Stoop or squat to access low shelves or the floor.
• Reach overhead, forward, and underneath shelves and equipment.
• Handle a variety of items of different shapes, sizes, and textures.
• Use fingers continuously for food prep and handling.
• Communicate effectively with customers, management, and team members.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings and locate necessary items.

Additional Information:

If you're hungry for a career that's fun, fast-paced, and full of opportunities, 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 hardworking people can get ahead and do amazing things by serving others.

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