Restaurant Cook (2)

OWA Parks & Resort; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

OWA Parks & Resort in Atmore, Alabama, is looking for a Restaurant Cook who will be responsible for providing friendly service and preparing food in a team setting. Duties include cleaning cooking areas, cooking food to order, and maintaining health and safety standards. Applicants should have at least one year of cooking experience and preferably a high school diploma. This role contributes to the success of the Diner and Deli, ensuring customer satisfaction while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of verifiable experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and operation of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to stand, bend, and carry items weighing 50–80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean food preparation areas and cooking equipment.
• Cook and package food prepared to order.
• Maintain sanitation and health standards.

Skills

Kitchen equipment operation

Communication with teams

Food preparation techniques

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Restaurant Cook (2)

Responsible for providing fast, friendly, and courteous service, preparing food in a team environment to ensure customer satisfaction and contribute to the operating success of the Diner, Deli, and other food services offered by Creek Travel Plaza.

Reporting Relationship

Reports directly to the General Manager, 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 prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards, utilizing HACCP or Serve Safe guidelines.
• 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.
• Be friendly and courteous, ensuring excellent customer and employee relations and adhering to the established dress code.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• At least one year of verifiable experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Demonstrated communication skills with employees, vendors, customers, and all levels of management.
• Ability to stand, bend, and carry items weighing 50–80 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a Food Safety program and obtain certification.
• Ability to work odd, irregular hours in a restaurant environment open seven days a week.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license or state ID.
• Willing to cross‑train for all CTP positions as assigned by management.
• Compliance with all other requirements specified within the CIEDA Personnel Policies and Procedure.
• Internal promotion must have completed a 90‑day probationary period and be in a level (2) position in a direct line skill set or transfer to a direct line skill set at level (2) for six months.
• Must work as Restaurants Cook (1) for 6 months on dinner line, 6 months on deli line, be certified in all positional requirements, pass interview, and a positional slot be available to move.