Kitchen Staff - Cook

EHPV Management Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated cooks for a high-volume restaurant and sports bar. This role involves preparing and directing food preparation while adhering to strict sanitation and health standards. Cooks play a crucial role in enhancing guest experiences by ensuring the quality and presentation of meals. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the satisfaction of every patron. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and possess moderate reading and writing skills.
• Prior experience in food service is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and ensure compliance with sanitation and health standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and kitchen equipment.
• Plan food production to ensure quality and temperature.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar at 8100 Cass Street, Omaha, NE has an excellent opportunity for cooks in our high volume, full-service restaurant and sports bar. The Kitchen staff position is an important part of every meal we serve and each guest's experience in our restaurant.

They prepare and/or direct the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Ensure appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud.

Position Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare or direct preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observe proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Store food properly and safely by marking dates and items.
• Clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation and report necessary equipment repair and maintenance.
• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders; portion food for serving while following state mandated safety.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation.
• Clean and sanitize dishes as needed.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Moderate reading and writing skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
• Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in related food service positions is not required but preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 75 pounds or less. Employees are regularly exposed to kitchen equipment (e.g., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives).

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and