Cook - Warren Applebee's

Scott Enterprises Restaurant Division; Scotts Crossing (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

GetHired, Inc. is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare food items to company specifications and guest orders. You will work weekends, handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are followed.

This role involves using ovens and other equipment, plating meals, and maintaining a clean, organized station for efficient service.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a positive and professional approach with guests and team members.
• Works effectively under pressure to meet guest expectations and timelines.
• Demonstrates urgency and attention to detail to ensure quality and cost control.
• Manages multiple tasks without compromising quality.
• Adheres to safe food handling and kitchen safety procedures.
• Stores and rotates food items properly to preserve quality and minimize waste.
• Prepares food items according to recipes and company standards.
• Plates dishes to order and in accordance with guest specifications for pickup.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation using the clean-as-you-go method.
• Reports to work on time and maintains professional conduct with guests and staff.

Skills

Weekend availability

Job description

Job description

**WEEKEND AVAILABILITY IS A MUST!!**

SUMMARY:To provide the best service possible by preparing each and every food product to company specifications, meeting and exceeding the expectations of our guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following:

• Maintains a positive and professional as well as genuine approach to job duties, fellow team members and the guests, recognizing the value of teamwork.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment, coping with stressful situations with patience and a positive outlook.
• Displays a great sense of urgency, a strong attention to detail, and a desire to get things done right the first time.
• Enjoys the challenge of effectively managing multiple tasks without sacrificing quality or cost controls.
• Exhibits an understanding of the importance of safe food handling procedures, as well as safety procedures in the kitchen.
• Places delivery items in the proper storage areas such as shelves and the walk-in cooler/freezer.
• Rotates food products to preserve quality and control waste.
• Utilizes AM/PM checklists to determine quantities of products to prepare for the shift.
• Assembles and activates all equipment and machinery, i.e. ovens, broilers, fryers, for use.
• Prepares food items to order, or in advance as needed.
• Prepares various food items, such as steaks, chicken, fish, potatoes, salad, etc.
• Plates all ordered food items in accordance with guest orders and company specifications and places on line for pick-up.
• Empties trash and places dirty dishes and pans on racks or counters for cleaning in dishwasher area.
• Maintains a sanitary work station, using the "clean as you go" method.
• Prepares food items following the restaurants recipe manuals.
• Knowledge and use of safe food handling/sanitation procedures.
• Uses checklist to assess food quantities.
• Exercises teamwork with other staff.
• Abides by the restaurants standards, policies, procedures, and safety rules at all times.
• Reports to work on time well groomed and properly attired.
• Conducts self in a professional and respectful manner towards guests, fellow employees and management at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality of all trade secrets, keeping all recipes, policies and procedures confidential.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person