Food Prep Cook

Black Bear Diner; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Bear Diner in Baytown, TX is seeking a reliable Dish Machine Operator to own the dishwashing process, ensuring utensils and service ware are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized and stocked to support dinner service.

You will work with a friendly team, handle varying shifts including nights, weekends and holidays, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen by following company standards. This role is ideal for team players who value speed, accuracy and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to follow company standards and safety guidelines.
• Strong team player with reliability and speed.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dishwashing area to clean, sanitize and stock utensils and service ware.
• Support other kitchen staff to ensure dinner service runs smoothly.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and comply with uniform standards.
• Perform duties as assigned by the manager-on-duty.

Skills

Patience

Positive attitude

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Summary:At Black Bear Diners, we have been serving Good Old Fashioned Family Food since 1995. We are a fun, family-friendly concept known for our great homemade food, large portions and genuine, friendly service.The overall responsibility of a Dish Machine Operator is you’ll own the dishwashing process to make sure that all utensils and service ware are cleaned, sanitized and stocked for all other crew members, which results in dinner running smoothly and our guests returning.Qualities of a Great Prep Cook:PatienceGood Sense of HumorEnthusiasticAbility to remain calm under pressureAbility to multi-taskKnowledge / Technical Expertise:Familiar with and practice all company standards related to position.Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager-on-dutyOther Duties as assignedAppearance / Uniform:Complies with all company standards related to appearance and uniform standards.WORK Conditions:Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business.Postural & Physical Demand Requirements:Frequent reaching above waist, chest and shoulder level as well as and reaching below waist level.Frequent to continuous need for manual dexterity of both hands (pushing, pulling, handling, gripping, fine finger controls, etc.).Continuous standing on hard surfaces for many tasks.Frequent hip flexion while walking for all tasks.Frequent exposure to cold/ below freezing and high heat temperatures (walk-in refrigerator, freezers, and ovens)Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Bending, squatting, stooping for cleaning activities throughout the shift.Climbing on step stools for cleaning projects as needed.______________________________________________________________________________________The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.Pay for each job varies per state and per job