Restaurant Cook

Huddle House; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Huddle House is seeking a Restaurant Cook to manage grill and prep work for daily service. You will ensure proper food preparation, handling, and safety while delivering friendly, high-quality guest service.

Join a team that values teamwork and quick, accurate execution. You will be part of a busy restaurant operation with opportunities for skill development and a stable schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience communicating with restaurant staff and customers.
• Prior restaurant experience preferred.
• Demonstrates a can-do attitude and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time in proper uniform and maintain cleanliness.
• Greet customers warmly and provide friendly service.
• Prepare and cook food to quality and safety standards.
• Stock and prep for the next shift; keep area clean and organized.
• Follow safety, food handling, and cash handling procedures.
• Assist in minimizing waste and controlling portions.

Skills

Effective communication

Restaurant experience

Can-do attitude

Job description

Our Purpose

Huddle House is unique in their communities; a special bond grows between team members in the restaurants and members of the community, a bond not seen in most other chain restaurants. Our Company Purpose reflects this unique element of the Huddle House dining experience:

Benefits

• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Our Purpose

Huddle House is unique in their communities; a special bond grows between team members in the restaurants and members of the community, a bond not seen in most other chain restaurants. Our Company Purpose reflects this unique element of the Huddle House dining experience:

Bringing Friends and Families Together, over Delicious Food, Served from the Heart.

Our Values

• Commitment to Excellence
• Work Hard
• Teamwork
• Make a Difference
• Have Fun

Company Overview

Huddle House, Inc. (HHI) is a full-service family restaurant chain, well-known for serving "Any Meal. Any Time." The core values on which Huddle House was founded in 1964 - Bringing Friends and Family Together, Over Delicious Food, Served from the Heart - remain intact today. The Atlanta-based franchisor owns its own Distribution Center and has nearly 400 franchise- and 30 corporate-owned locations across 21 states, primarily in the Southeast and Central U.S.

Position Overview

The Restaurant Cook will oversee the day to day operation of the grill and food prep in the restaurant. The incumbent will be responsible for proper food preparation, handling, and storage. This person will be expected to provide excellent customer service and will be a strong teammate to our franchise partner.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time in a clean and complete proper uniform.
• Greet all customers with a smile and a verbal greeting, "GOOD MORNING" or "WELCOME TO HUDDLE HOUSE."
• Prepare food in a timely manner once the order is placed.
• Complete the position checklist while stocking and preparing the unit for the next shift.
• Using all tools provided by the manager keep the work clean at all times.
• Bring all items of concern to the attention of the manager immediately, especially safety concerns and customer service complaints.
• Know the menu, the daily features when applicable and be sure they are cooked and presented correctly.
• Know your duties and the duties of coworkers to maximize teamwork throughout the day.
• Know and follow the Huddle House steps of service with each and every guest to maximize shift sales.
• Practice all rules for safety food handling cash security and all other restaurant policies.
• Perform all prepping and cleaning duties as detailed or assigned by supervisor.
• Make a difference in food cost by controlling waste and portion control.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with all restaurant staff
• Some previous restaurant experience preferred
• "Can do" attitude and willingness to be at you during your shift.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Flexible Schedule

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the employee may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.