Cook - Warren Applebee's Warren, PA

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 36,000; 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

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to prepare and plate items to company specifications, while maintaining a clean, efficient work area.

Weekend availability is a must, with the ability to work day and evening shifts in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be comfortable handling food, using standard kitchen equipment, and collaborating with team members to deliver quality dishes and maintain cost controls.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate food items per order and company specs.
• Maintain sanitary work station and proper food handling procedures.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (ovens, broilers, fryers).
• Rotate stock, manage waste, and monitor kitchen supplies.
• Follow recipes and portion controls to ensure quality and consistency.

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