Grill Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen Pro

Graziano's Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Graziano's Group is seeking a Grill Cook to prepare meats, vegetables, and cheese on a grill and maintain a clean, safe kitchen. You will take orders from waiters, season and grill items, label and portion food, and manage inventory while ensuring quality and adherence to recipes.

The role requires basic cooking skills, knowledge of safety regulations, strong customer service orientation, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure while standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Basic cooking skills and safety regulations knowledge.
• Good customer service orientation and time management.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Take grilled food orders from waiters.
• Label food items appropriately.
• Season and prepare food items for grilling.
• Discard any expired or near expiry food items.
• Manage inventory of food supplies.
• Arrange prepared food items in an aesthetic manner.
• Manage portions of grilled food items and garnish them.
• Check and recheck equipment temperature to ensure order accuracy.
• Regulate temperature of broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Maintain work area by cleaning and sanitizing constantly.
• Wash, cut and peel meats and vegetables prior to cooking.
• Clean and sanitize grilling equipment after use.
• Evaluate food items before serving.
• Receive raw food items from suppliers.
• Ensure preventative maintenance of grilling equipment.
• Ensure items thaw properly before use.
• Ensure items are of excellent quality and correct quantity.
• Grill items according to customers’ specifications and recipes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling

Team player

Work under pressure

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year related experience preferred

Job description

Graziano's Group is seeking a Grill Cook to prepare meats, vegetables, and cheese on a grill and maintain a clean, safe kitchen. You will take orders from waiters, season and grill items, label and portion food, and manage inventory while ensuring quality and adherence to recipes.

The role requires basic cooking skills, knowledge of safety regulations, strong customer service orientation, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure while standing for long periods.