Grill Cook

Talk of the Town Restaurant Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Holidays off

Paid time off

Restaurant discount

Employee recognition

Direct deposit

Charity program

Family culture

Job summary

Talk of the Town Restaurant Group is seeking an accomplished grill/pit cook to prepare meals per customer preferences. You will inform wait staff when orders are ready, maintain a clean workstation, and monitor inventory to ensure ample supplies. A strong multitasking ability and strict adherence to food safety are essential.

Join a family-oriented, long-standing group that offers health benefits, holidays off, and dining discounts. Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior cook experience preferred with grilling.
• Solid knowledge of food safety guidelines.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Grill meat and vegetables according to orders.
• Ensure ingredients are fresh and safe for consumption.
• Prevent cross-contamination and maintain cleanliness of workstation.
• Grill different cuts per customer preferences when requested.
• Inform Manager when equipment needs maintenance or replacement.
• Track inventory to ensure adequate supplies at all times.

Skills

Grilling

Food safety

Multitasking

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are searching for an accomplished grill/pit cook to create meals in accordance with customers' preferences. The grill cook's responsibilities include preparing ingredients, informing wait staff when orders are ready, and cleaning the grill after each shift. You should also monitor inventory to ensure that you have sufficient supplies at all times.

To be successful as a grill cook, you should be a skilled multitasker who adheres to food safety codes.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Insurance - A Robust Group Health Insurance and Dental Insurance is available based on certain eligibility criteria.
• Holidays Off - All restaurants are closed during major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4th, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Super Bowl Sunday.
• Personal Time Off, Sick Leave & Flexible Schedules - We encourage our team members to take regular time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Restaurant Discounts - Hourly employees plus three guests will receive 50% off total food and N/A beverage when you dine in at any Talk of the Town Restaurant. Managers will receive an exclusive dining card to dine each quarter.
• Employee Recognition - Employee of the Month program and tenured employee recognition and gifts.
• Direct Deposit - Payroll is paid by direct deposit and stubs will be emailed to the employee’s email.
• Giving Back – Monthly Round Up for Charity program at all Talk of the Town Restaurants to support local charities in our community.
• Family Culture Environment - A family owned and operated company since 1974, it is our goal at Talk of the Town Restaurants to make each employee feel like family!

Grill Cook Responsibilities

• Grilling meat and vegetables.
• Checking that ingredients remain fresh and safe for consumption.
• Preventing cross-contamination.
• Grilling different cuts of meats in accordance with customers' preferences, if applicable.
• Ensuring that your workstation remains clean and orderly at all times.
• Informing the Manager when equipment is due for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
• Tracking inventory to ensure that you always have adequate supplies.

Grill Cook Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a cook, preferably with a focus on grilling.
• Desire for continuous learning and professional development.
• Capacity to stand for long hours.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety guidelines.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Level-headed with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the production of high-quality outputs and excellent customer service.
• Ability to work shifts, over weekends, and on holidays, as required.