Cook - Restaurant 201349 - 1714 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen, TX 78550

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

Job summary

Church's Chicken PR is seeking a Cook for its Harlingen location. In this role, you will prepare and cook food products according to specified standards, ensuring quality and safety. Join a dynamic team in a fun, fast-paced environment, and embrace growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food products as directed by the Manager.
• Maintain a clean work area per safety guidelines.
• Stock necessary supplies at the batter area.

Skills

Food Preparation

Ability to follow food safety guidelines

Time Management

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 immediately reports any malfunctions within the area to the Manager in Charge.
• Balances fryers' color and adds sufficient shortening to maintain proper levels.
• Filters and cleans all fryers at designated times, following all safety guidelines, including the use of safety equipment.
• Pans sufficient chicken for operational needs.
• Prepares and cooks all food products as dictated by the business needs and under the direction of the Manager in Charge.
• Ensures all food products meet specifications, procedures, and quality standards as stated in the SOM, including strict adherence to designated 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 at the batter area.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of the cooler.
• Performs 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 (lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally).

• Continuously stand and/or walk on hard floors to prepare and cook food, get stock items, and transport items to/from the kitchen, stock room, food prep area, and front lines for up to eight hours.
• Frequently lift and stack 35 to 50 pounds of food and supplies from various heights, and occasionally carry individual stock items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds of trash bags.
• Frequently push or pull equipment like batter tables, filter machines, trash cans, and cleaning tools.
• Occasionally climb stools or ladders to reach high shelves or storage areas.
• Frequently stoop or squat to access low shelves or items on the floor.
• Continuously reach overhead, forward, and underneath shelves, counters, and equipment.
• Handle a variety of items including dairy, produce, condiments, meat/poultry, and bulk stock.
• Use fingers continuously for food preparation and unloading boxes.
• Communicate with customers, management, and team members to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings and item locations to perform job duties effectively.

Church's is committed to providing a fun, fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, making hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.