Restaurant Cook

Ascent Hospitality Management; Center (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality Management is seeking a Restaurant Cook for Huddle House in Center, Alabama. The ideal candidate will oversee food preparation, ensure excellent customer service, and maintain a clean work environment. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential for this role, along with a positive attitude and ability to follow safety guidelines.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Flexible Schedule

DeVry University Education discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with restaurant staff.
• Previous restaurant experience is preferred.
• A can-do attitude and willingness to assist during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the grill and food preparation.
• Prepare food in a timely manner and complete position checklist.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety standards are met.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

Previous restaurant experience preferred

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:

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 your during your shift

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Flexible Schedule
• DeVry University Education discounts with complimentary laptop for Employees & dependents

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.