Grill Cook

American Food & Vending; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K with match

Employee meal during shift

Referral program

Assistance program

Flexible hours and shifts

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Uniforms and safety shoes

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Grill Cook to join our Ottawa, Kansas team. You will prepare and grill menu items at a designated station, ensuring quality and consistency while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates have prior hospitality/food service experience, are quick learners, and can handle a high-volume setting with a focus on guest satisfaction. Retain a positive attitude and teamwork to support a memorable dining experience.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality/food service experience, utilizing a grill or similar cooking equipment.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn and take on additional roles and responsibilities.
• Must be dedicated to excellence in hospitality and provide great dining experiences.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs, stand, bend and walk as required.

Responsibilities

• Cook, grill and serve menu offerings at a designated station.
• Operate stoves/grills and maintain safe, clean workstations.
• Transport pans and food items with proper safety procedures.
• Prepare and serve food according to guest specifications.
• Maintain proper food storage, dating and rotation procedures.
• Keep inventory and restock supplies as directed.
• Set up and break down stations; sanitize equipment and utensils.
• Follow all safety and sanitation regulations.
• Provide friendly, professional service to guests and team members.
• May operate POS for orders and to-go packaging.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Flat top grill

Open flame grill

Job description

Location: Ottawa, Kansas

Summary: A Grill Cook with American Dining Creations ensures exceptional dining through accurate and efficient preparation, portion, grilling and presentation of menu offerings. Successful Grill Cooks multitask, while providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. By providing outstanding service, a smile, and appetizing food, our Grill Cooks create a memorable dining experience for our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Cook, grill and serve menu offerings within a designated station.
• Utilize a stove top, flat top, open flame grill and other necessary kitchen equipment.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator in accordance with established safety standards.
• Prepare and serve food and any goods per guest specifications.
• Stores foods in designated areas following standard wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
• Retains temperature logs and production records in an efficient manner.
• Keep supplies replenished, coolers restocked, and takes inventory as directed.
• Set-up and breakdown stations, clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, dishes for designated workstation.
• Adhere to all state and local food production, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Remain focused on customer satisfaction through providing excellent service to all guests, clients, and team members.
• Listen well and communicate in a professional and friendly manner.
• Be efficient and organized.
• May operate POS to complete orders, and package “to go” items.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous hospitality/food service experience, utilizing a flat top or open flame grill.
• Basic knife skills a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-quality environment.
• Self-motivated achiever, eager to learn and interested in taking on additional roles and responsibilities.Must be dedicated to excellence in hospitality and have a desire to offer a great dining experience.
• Ability to cross train and cross utilize skills.
• Safety and detail oriented.
• This position requires lifting 30lbs, bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing for scheduled shifts.

American Dining Creations Offers:

• Weekly Pay
• 401K with match
• Delicious employee meal and beverage during your shift
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Some positions may include flexible hours and shifts
• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided
• Learning and advancement opportunities

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.