Cook - Spearmint Rhino - West Palm Beach

Spearmint Rhino; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Spearmint Rhino in West Palm Beach is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare and cook food to order, using grills, ovens, fryers, and more. You will read orders, follow recipes, and work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining cleanliness.

You will collaborate with the Kitchen Manager on daily specials, ensure health and safety standards, restock supplies, and help with opening and closing duties. Prior kitchen or customer service experience is preferred, and you must be at least 21 with

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or hospitality industry.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Previous kitchen experience required.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Card upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using various kitchen equipment (grills, ovens, fryers, slicers, processors).
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Prepare specialty foods like pizzas, chicken, and steaks following specific methods.
• Read orders and prepare/cook food according to instructions.
• Verify quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Perform opening/closing duties and clean equipment and areas.
• Restock products as needed during shifts.
• Collaborate with Kitchen Manager on specials and new menu items.
• Monitor menu cycles and note shortages.

Skills

Customer service experience

Kitchen experience

Multitasking

Night/weekend availability

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Handler's Card

Job description

Job Duties

• Prepare food ordered by customers using a variety of kitchen equipment (grills, ovens, fryers, meat slicers, food processors, etc.).
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Prepare specialty foods such as pizzas, chicken, and steaks, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
• Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity. Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking
• Perform shift opening and closing duties as assigned, such as starting equipment and cleaning refrigeration units, grill and surrounding area, as well as other kitchen equipment.
• Maintain kitchen and cooking areas and ensure kitchen equipment and food storage areas are clean, sanitary, and organized as required by the Health Department Rules and Regulations. Report any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to manager.
• Restock products as needed throughout shift.
• Collaborate with Kitchen Manager to determine daily specials, new menu items, and innovative ways to cook and prepare food.
• Regularly check menu cycle to ensure all food items are available in advance, notifying manager of any shortages.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service and/or the restaurant or hospitality industry.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to multi-task and work on several different orders simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Card upon hire.
• Previous kitchen experience required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends.