Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.00 - $25.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

weekly pay
Competitive wages
flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
401(k) retirement savings plan
Anniversary pay
discounted shift meals
dining discount

Job Description

Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned seafood restaurant chain that has been delighting guests with its fresh seafood and coastal culinary experiences for over fifty years. With a commitment to quality, community, and creating memorable dining experiences, Red Lobster has grown to encompass over 500 locations, each serving as an extension of its founding passion. This establishment prides itself on not just being a place to eat but also being a place where new friendships are formed and familiar faces are welcomed. As a part of the communities they serve, Red Lobster values its team members and offers a supportive and inclusive work environment. The company is dedicated to fostering growth and career opportunities for its employees, ensuring they can advance and develop within the organization.

The Cook role at Red Lobster is a vital part of maintaining the restaurant's high standards for quality and customer satisfaction. This position involves setting up and stocking prep and line stations, ensuring the kitchen area and equipment are clean, sanitized, and organized, and checking the quality and freshness of ingredients. The cook is responsible for prepping, seasoning, and cooking food according to recipes, maintaining portion control, and inspecting food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary practices. Cooks may also be required to substitute for or assist other kitchen positions during peak times, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork. This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Red Lobster offers competitive wages with weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance starting at affordable rates, life insurance, short-term disability, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching after one year of service. Additional perks include anniversary pay, discounted shift meals, and a 25% dining discount when visiting as a guest. Red Lobster is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides a welcoming workplace for all individuals regardless of age, race, gender, or background. Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a family that values dedication, passion for seafood, and a bright future within a growing and dynamic hospitality company.

Job Requirements

  • Must meet the minimum age requirement and authorized to work in the country you are applying
  • Culinary experience preferred
  • Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 60 pounds safely
  • Ability to move about the restaurant and remain standing for an 8 - 12 hour shift
  • Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary experience preferred
  • Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task

Job Duties

  • Setting up and stocking prep and line stations
  • Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils
  • Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients
  • Prepping, seasoning, and cooking food according to recipes, quantity calls, and specification while maintaining portion control systems
  • Inspecting food preparation and serving areas, tools, and equipment to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
  • Substituting for or assisting other cooks and kitchen positions during peak business periods

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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