Grill/Fry Cook

Local Favorite Restaurants; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Favorite Restaurants in Abilene, Texas, is looking for a dedicated team member to prepare and serve food while ensuring high quality standards and cleanliness. Responsibilities include preparing various food items, maintaining food safety, and assisting in overall kitchen duties. Qualified candidates must be certified food handlers and able to work in challenging conditions. This position promises a vibrant work environment with teamwork at its core.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Food Handler in respective state.
• Ability to work in hot, wet, humid, and loud environments for long periods.
• Ability to safely lift bags, cases, and stacks (up to 40 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food items according to brand recipe standards.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work station.
• Assist in food prep during off-peak periods.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Time management

Safe food handling

Education

Certified Food Handler

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose: To share the love of our brands by cooking and assembling dishes according to brand standards and uphold the restaurant’s high quality standards while actively contributing to the operation each and every shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to brand recipe standards.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products, based on rate of sale, at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, labels, and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen station. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Understand safe food and equipment handling.
• Report any unsafe working conditions or problems to Management.
• Ensure all dishes, cookware, equipment, and supplies are clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Be a team player.
• Assist in the cleanliness and upkeep of the restaurant.
• Complete and set-ups, side work, and/or closing duties assigned.
• Ensure safe food handling and general restaurant safety for Guests and Team Members.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Food Handler in respective state
• Must be able to work in hot, wet, humid, and loud environments for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Must be able to safely lift bags, cases, and stacks (up to 40 pounds) many times per shift.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow Team Members
• Possess the ability to maintain effective working relationships with all Team Members