Kitchen Cook

Shogun-Hibachi-; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shogun-Hibachi- is seeking a dependable Kitchen Cook to prepare and cook a variety of dishes to our recipes and standards. You will join a busy kitchen team and help ensure food is produced efficiently, consistently, and to the highest quality.

Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, following recipes, grilling, frying, sautéing and baking, plating attractively, maintaining a clean, sanitized workspace, and assisting with deliveries when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or similar role preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.
• Basic knife skills and ability to follow recipes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including chopping vegetables, measuring spices, and portioning meat and seafood.
• Follow recipes and cooking instructions to ensure consistency and quality.
• Cook food using grilling, frying, sautéing, and baking.
• Plate dishes attractively and according to restaurant standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; adhere to food safety guidelines.
• Assist with cleaning and organizing the kitchen at end of shift; vent hood upkeep.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff and work collaboratively.
• Receive and store deliveries as needed.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Following recipes

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Job description

The Kitchen Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes according to restaurant recipes and standards. They work as part of a team to ensure that food is prepared efficiently, consistently, and to the highest quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation:
  
  
  
  • Prepare ingredients for cooking, including chopping vegetables, measuring spices, and portioning meat and seafood.
  
  
  • Follow recipes and cooking instructions accurately to ensure consistency and quality.
  
  
  • Cook food using various methods, such as grilling, frying, sautéing, and baking.
  
  
  • Plate dishes attractively and according to restaurant standards.
  
  
  
  


• Kitchen Maintenance and Sanitation:
  
  
  
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, including equipment, utensils, and surfaces.
  
  
  • Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring proper handling and storage of food.
  
  
  • Assist with cleaning and organizing the kitchen at the end of each shift.
  
  
  • Assist in maintaining clean and well kept vent hood systems.
  
  
  
  


• Teamwork and Communication:
  
  
  
  • Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff, including the head chef and other cooks.
  
  
  • Work collaboratively to ensure efficient and timely food preparation.
  
  
  • Assist other team members as needed.
  
  
  
  


• Additional Duties:
  
  
  
  • May be responsible for receiving and storing deliveries.
  
  
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous experience as a cook or in a similar role is preferred but not required. Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills is essential.


• Skills: Basic knife skills, ability to follow recipes and instructions, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and good communication skills.


• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and work in a hot and sometimes stressful environment.