Food Prep Cook

Black Bear Diner; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Bear Diner in Twin Falls, ID is seeking a Dish Machine Operator to own the dishwashing process, ensuring utensils and service ware are cleaned, sanitized and stocked for the team. This role supports a fun, family-friendly environment and requires the ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, with standing for long periods.

The job involves occasional basic food prep tasks and other duties as assigned by the manager-on-duty, with lifting up to 50 pounds and

Qualifications

• Patience and customer-focused attitude required.
• Good sense of humor and positive demeanor.
• Enthusiastic, energetic team player.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure during busy periods.
• Able to multitask across tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiar with and adheres to all company standards for position.

Responsibilities

• Own the dishwashing process to ensure utensils and service ware are cleaned, sanitized and stocked.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces.
• Assist with basic cooking duties as needed.
• Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Follow manager instructions and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Humor

Enthusiastic

Calm under pressure

Multitask

Company standards

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