Ontario - Cook

Columbia Hospitality, Inc.; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Cook to join Angry Chickz. You will prepare high-quality dishes, follow recipes, and collaborate with teammates to ensure guest satisfaction.

You're expected to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. You will maintain sanitation and food safety, operate kitchen equipment, and wear the Angry Chickz uniform with non-slip shoes as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook or similar role in food service.
• Knowledge of food handling procedures and safety regulations.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate clearly.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with various cooking methods; fast-paced environment experience helpful.
• Able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Set up and sanitize stations; ensure clean prep and cooking surfaces.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment and tools.
• Support dietary requirements when preparing meals.
• Communicate effectively with teammates and supervise safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Cooking methods

Food safety

Fast-paced kitchen

Availability mornings/evenings/weekend

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who You Are...

As a member of our Crew Member team, you will create a positive environment for our guests by providing amazing food and excellent customer service. You will work with other team members to ensure guests satisfaction. We’ll provide the training you need to feel confident working at any station – fry, cashier, prep, seasoning, breading and expo.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include the following, other duties may be assigned)

• Knowledge of company recipes and preparation
• Ensure food is prepared with care and of the best quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Responsible for setup and sanitation of the stations on the line
• Maintain clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Maintaining organization, proper labeling, and rotation of food products
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, stoves, or griddles.
• Support the dietary department by following specific dietary requirements for meals
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Cook or similar role within a restaurant or food service setting
• Knowledge of food handling procedures and food safety regulations
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity with various cooking methods and techniques
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment is advantageous
• Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Work Attire: Wear Angry Chickz uniform as well as non-slip shoes required by safety department.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent is required

Language Ability: Able to speak clearly and comprehend directions in English. Able to read English. Ability to read/speak Spanish is extremely helpful but not mandatory.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of the job the cook is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and bend and twist at the waist
• Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Use of hands to grasp tools such as a knife, spatula, ladle, and other utensils to prepare food
• Repetitive hand use
• Reaching for items below waist level (retrieving food items from walk-in cooler or drawers), between waist and shoulder level (washing dishes, placing plates on shelf), and above shoulder (retrieving plates or containers from shelves)
• Exposure to extreme cold (walk-in cooler), extreme heat (stove, oven), moisture (water, steam, dishwasher), and dust, fumes, or chemicals (cleaning solutions)