Cook

Lansing, MI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $14.25 - $19.00

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Family Medical Leave

meal discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Boston's Pizza is a well-established full-service restaurant known for its scratch-made pizzas, craft cocktails, and selection of local beers. The restaurant offers a family-friendly dining environment alongside a lively sports bar and a seasonal patio, making it a versatile destination suitable for various occasions. With a welcoming atmosphere and a menu designed to satisfy a diverse clientele, Boston's Pizza prides itself on delivering high-quality food paired with fun and seamless service. The establishment emphasizes a vibrant and enthusiastic crew who are passionate about providing each guest with the best possible dining experience. The culture at Boston's Pizza fosters both professionalism and enjoyment in food preparation and service, reflecting the company's commitment to growth and development for its team members. The restaurant prioritizes a fun but disciplined work environment where food quality and guest satisfaction remain paramount. Boston's Pizza is poised for a bright future and seeks team members who share the company's energetic spirit and dedication to excellence.

The role of Cook at Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar is critical in ensuring that all food products meet the company’s specifications and standards before they reach guests. This position entails responsibilities such as receiving, storing, and preparing all food items while strictly following recipes and procedures to maintain consistency and quality. The Cook is tasked with assembling, cooking, plating, and garnishing dishes to align with established menu standards. This role requires vigilance in inventory management to control food output and minimize waste by accurately accounting for all products leaving the kitchen. Maintaining cleanliness and organization within the workspace at all times is also a key responsibility, as is adhering to food safety standards to guarantee guest health and satisfaction. The Cook may participate in training new kitchen staff and must maintain a professional appearance while performing all duties. This position is suited to individuals who thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment and who are committed to teamwork, quality, and safety. Working at Boston's Pizza provides an opportunity to advance within a dynamic restaurant company that values its employees and offers benefits such as health insurance and paid time off for full-time team members.

Job Requirements

Must be 18 years old to operate mandated equipment and meet any other state qualifications
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Team oriented, adaptable, dependable, and strong work ethic
Ability to communicate effectively with team members
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

Must be 18 years old to operate mandated equipment and meet any other state qualifications
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Team oriented, adaptable, dependable, and strong work ethic
Ability to communicate effectively with team members
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays

Job Duties

Ensure that all products or menu items are prepared in accordance with Boston's standards ensuring a high quality product presentation at all times
Maintain control over food, only issuing food from the kitchen when it has been properly and completely accounted for on a guest check or ticket
Maintains a professional image and proper uniform standards while performing job related tasks
May be required to assist in the training and development of new team members
Ensure that all products received meet Boston's specification, invoiced correctly in respect to quantity, quality and ensures that all products are properly dated, rotated and stored
Ensure the standard recipes and methods are used at all times to ensure consistency and efficiency for all menu items
Proper assembly and plating procedures must be adhered to
Ensure that Guests meals are prepared in a timely and efficient manner, maintaining ticket time standards
The health and safety of our Guests is a priority
Cleanliness of the inside and outside of the restaurant must be adhered to in accordance with Boston's and local health department expectations
Proper practices must be in place to ensure food safety
Controlling time and temperature throughout the flow of food, practicing good personal hygiene and preventing cross-contamination
Maintains the equipment in the kitchen following the cleaning and maintenance schedules appropriately