Whale's Rib Prep Cook

Flanigan's; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

401K Plan

Free Shift Meals

Christmas Bonus

Job summary

A restaurant group in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is seeking dedicated kitchen staff. The role involves following safety protocols, preparing menu items, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Applicants must be able to work flexibly, communicate effectively, and handle heavy items. The company offers competitive benefits, including a structured vacation policy and health insurance. Ideal candidates will have strong teamwork skills and a commitment to food safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Can reach, bend, and stoop.
• Able to work in high temperature, damp environments.
• Complete food safety certification program.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and sanitation policies.
• Prepare menu items according to recipes.
• Clean and maintain kitchen area throughout shifts.
• Transport items to and from the kitchen.

Skills

Flexible shift schedule

Stand/walk for entire shift

Ability to communicate effectively

Safe use of kitchen machinery

Lift heavy items up to 50 lbs

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

From our deck swabs to the captains of our kitchen, we welcome the best and brightest to our crew. We run a tight ship and each person on our team plays an integral role to ensure smooth sailing. We’re looking for driven individuals that would make an excellent addition to our unit and we hope that’s you.

Responsibilities

• Follows all company safety and sanitation policies and procedural training
• Prepares menu items according to Flanigan’s company recipe manual and plate presentation
• Ensures rotation of all products and stocks products to par level, to ensure kitchen is not disrupted
• Helps complete assigned prep work, to stock and set up stations as necessary
• Transports items to and from kitchen, helps Vendor unload delivery trucks
• Cleans and maintains kitchen area throughout shift
• Breaks down and cleans all stations at closing

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible shift schedule which may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays
• Can physically stand/walk 100 % of shift
• Can reach, bend, stoop
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Able to read recipes and food labels
• Able to read POS ticket orders
• Communicates ticket times, executes food flow from kitchen to guests, and reports potential issues to Manager on duty
• Able to safely use kitchen machinery (Open Flame Grill, Stove, Slicer, etc)
• Work safely with hot plates, pots, pans
• Work safely with sharp knives and utensils
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. several times per shift, lift these heavy loads to high shelves, coolers, freezers
• Ability to hold items weighing up to 5 lbs. for long periods of time
• Work in high temperature, damp environment indoors and minimally outdoors
• Assist fellow employees with dishwashing and cleaning, as needed
• Complete and pass food safety certification program, in compliance with Whale's Rib and Florida statutes.

Benefits

• Five (5) Day Work Week, with Two (2) Consecutive Days Off
• Paid Vacation: One Week after Year One, Two Weeks after Two Years, and Three Weeks after Ten Years
• Christmas Bonus after one year of employment (amount equals one week pay)
• Health Insurance – Medical & Dental Programs Available
• 401K Plan – Immediate Eligibility. Must be 21 or Over to Enroll
• Advancement Based on Performance Not Tenure
• Free Shift Meals