Cook

Plantsville, CT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $16.00 - $20.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Uniform allowance

Training and development opportunities

flexible scheduling

Supportive team environment

Job Description

This job opportunity is with a well-established restaurant known for its commitment to quality food and excellent customer service. The restaurant prides itself on providing a variety of menu items prepared with precision and care to ensure customer satisfaction. It maintains a high standard of cleanliness and food safety, following strict sanitation procedures that comply with industry regulations. The environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, making it an ideal workplace for culinary professionals looking to advance their skills while contributing to a positive dining experience for guests.

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Job Requirements

Minimum of high school education or equivalent
two years experience in kitchen food preparation and cooking
clear communication skills
physical ability to stand for extended periods
ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently
adherence to hygiene and sanitation standards
ability to follow recipes and portion control
team player mindset
punctual and reliable
availability to work various shifts including weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
at least 6 months experience in a similar capacity
must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel
be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

Job Duties

Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
demonstrates a proficiency of knowledge in all sanitation and safety procedures as laid out in Sliders sanitation manual as well as following said procedures consistently
maintains a presentable appearance by working in a clean uniform and maintaining proper personal hygiene procedures
knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period and restocks line stations and refrigerators/freezers at shift change
portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including lines, tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sauting or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating
complete opening and closing checklists
refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties
promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to Kitchen Manager
inform Kitchen Manager immediately of product shortages
follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
handles, stores and rotates all products properly
assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
opens/closes the kitchen properly and follows the opening/closing checklist for kitchen stations
assists others in opening/closing the kitchen
attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
washes and sanitizes dishes and all items used in food preparation and cooking
maintains all kitchen logs, including temperature, waste, fryer oil
performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty

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