Restaurant Cook or Server

DeSoto; De Soto (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Huddle House in De Soto, MO is seeking a Restaurant Cook to oversee the grill and food prep, ensuring proper preparation, handling, and storage while delivering friendly service.

The role emphasizes teamwork with the franchise partner and maintaining safety standards; familiarity with menu and daily features is helpful and a can-do attitude is valued to keep the shift running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with all restaurant staff.
• Some previous restaurant experience preferred.
• Can-do attitude and willingness to be on shift.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time in a clean and complete proper uniform.
• Greet customers with a smile and a verbal greeting.
• Prepare food in a timely manner once the order is placed.
• Stock and prep the unit for the next shift as required.
• Highlight safety concerns and customer service issues to management.
• Know the menu and daily features and ensure correct cooking and presentation.
• Follow service steps to maximize shift sales.
• Adhere to safety, food handling and cash security policies.
• Perform all prepping and cleaning duties as directed.
• Control waste and portions to improve food cost.

Skills

Communication

Restaurant experience

Can-do attitude

Job description

HUDDLE HOUSE is a unique member of the communities it serves. The bonds created between our team members and our customers are unlike those 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.

At Huddle House, we believe it’s “YOUR HOUSE. YOUR KITCHEN.” Huddle House is the place where the guest is the boss. We’re giving families across America a place that gives them exactly what they want: freshly prepared food, any way they like it. Whether it’s a quick bite before work, or a place to sit, chat and laugh with family and friends, we tell guests: “Get comfortable…this is YOUR HOUSE and YOUR KITCHEN.”

JOB SUMMARY

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
• 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 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

OUR VALUES

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