Restaurant Cook (1)

OWA Parks & Resort; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

OWA Parks & Resort in Atmore, Alabama is looking for a Restaurant Cook (1) to provide friendly service and ensure customer satisfaction while preparing food. Responsibilities include cleaning workstations, cooking food to order, and maintaining safety standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of cooking experience, and knowledge of kitchen sanitation and equipment operation. The role requires the ability to lift 50-80 pounds and work irregular hours in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least one-year verifiable experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license or state ID.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas and cooking surfaces.
• Cook and package batches of food prepared to order.
• Maintain HACCP or Serve Safe guidelines.

Skills

Kitchen sanitation

Food preparation techniques

Effective communication

Ability to lift 50-80 pounds

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Large-volume cooking equipment

Job description

Overview

Restaurant Cook (1) The Restaurant Cook (1) is responsible for providing fast, friendly, and courteous service, preparing food in a team environment to ensure customer satisfaction contributing to the operating success of the Diner, Deli, and other food services offered by the Creek Travel Plaza.

Reporting Relationship

The Restaurant Cook (1) shall report directly to the General Manager and/or Assistant Restaurant Manager, and Kitchen Shift Leader.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, dishes, and utensils.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
• Cook and package batches of food which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards, utilizing Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) or Serve Safe guidelines and practices.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
• Take delivery of supplies.
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
• Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
• Must be friendly and courteous at all times, ensuring excellent customer and employee relations and adhere to the established Dress Code.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have at least one-year verifiable experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; must be able to communicate with employees, the general public, vendors and customers, and all levels of management, maintaining professionalism and respect.
• Ability to stand, bend and carry items weighing from 50-80 pounds.
• Ability to work odd, irregular hours in a restaurant environment that is open seven days/week.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license or state ID.
• Must be able to pass Food Safety program and obtain Certification.
• Must be willing to cross train for all CTP positions as assigned by management.
• Ability to comply with all other requirements as specified within the CIEDA Personnel Policies and Procedure.
• Internal Promotion must have completed 90-day probationary period, be in Restaurant Cook (1) six months on dinner line, six months on Deli line, be certified in all positional requirements, pass interview, and a positional slot is available to move to Restaurant Cook (2).