Lunch-Shift Convenience Cook: Fast-Paced Prep

Dara; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dara is seeking a cook for a convenience store kitchen with a limited menu. You will prepare and cook basic items, operating large-volume equipment while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will take orders, receive payments, and ensure items are prepared to specification, plated, and kept at proper temperatures. Strong customer service and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Customer-service principles and processes.
• Ability to assess customer needs and satisfaction.
• Understanding and applying quality standards in service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, fryers, or griddles.
• Verify that prepared food meets quality and quantity requirements.
• Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
• Read orders and prepare/cook food as instructed.
• Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
• Measure ingredients required for specific items.
• Cook and package batches of food to order or kept warm.
• Prepare the exact number of items ordered, on multiple orders simultaneously.
• Serve orders at windows, counters, or tables.
• Stock and restock workstations and display cases.
• Prepare specialty foods like pizzas, sandwiches, wraps following methods.
• Prepare dough following recipe.
• Coordinate cooking times with managers using daily menus.

Skills

Customer service

Quality standards

Food safety

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Dara is seeking a cook for a convenience store kitchen with a limited menu. You will prepare and cook basic items, operating large-volume equipment while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will take orders, receive payments, and ensure items are prepared to specification, plated, and kept at proper temperatures. Strong customer service and multitasking skills are essential.