Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.25 - $16.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible schedules
Back-of-house shift meals
Meal discounts for friends and family
Paid Vacation (after 1 year)
Competitive Benefits (after 1 year)
Free telemedicine through First Stop Health (after 1 year)
Referral Bonus
Perks at work

Job Description

Metro Diner is a renowned restaurant chain celebrated for its warm, welcoming service and award-winning comfort food. Known for familiar faces and a culture grounded in hospitality, Metro Diner prides itself on delivering simply delicious meals with 100% guest satisfaction as the foremost priority. The diner culture is not just spoken about but actively lived every day, making the environment both inviting and supportive for both guests and team members.

We are currently seeking friendly, dedicated individuals to join our team as Cooks. This critical role is pivotal in maintaining the quality and consistency of the Metro Diner experience. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing food products according to our established recipes, utilizing a variety of cooking processes, equipment, and utensils. The kitchen at Metro Diner is considered the showpiece of the restaurant, and maintaining a clean and organized station is fundamental to our success. Cooks must work efficiently and collaboratively, adhering to portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards to ensure every plate meets our guests' expectations.

Joining Metro Diner means being part of a team that values flexibility, professional growth, and employee well-being. We offer flexible schedules to accommodate your lifestyle, back-of-house shift meals, and meal discounts that extend to friends and family. After one year of service, team members become eligible for paid vacation, competitive benefits, and free telemedicine through First Stop Health, ensuring you have support for health and wellness. Our referral bonus program is generous, offering $250 per referral with no limit, and Perks at Work provides over 30,000 discounts on purchases ranging from travel and fitness to auto and event tickets. We emphasize long-term career growth within the company, supported by a great team environment where you are welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to be part of a vibrant restaurant culture where your role as a Cook helps drive excellence and guest satisfaction, Metro Diner is the place for you. The position offers a chance to develop your culinary skills in a fast-paced setting, with the potential to cross-train and expand your expertise in various kitchen functions. We seek individuals who are committed to the diner’s high standards, proactive in restocking and maintaining inventory, and dedicated to upholding productivity and labor goals to keep service running smoothly.

Job Requirements

  • Commitment to prepare food products according to recipes
  • Willingness to comply with portion sizes, cooking methods, and kitchen policies
  • Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
  • Understanding of restocking food items to reduce ticket times
  • Motivation to adhere to productivity and labor goals

Job Qualifications

  • Experience as a cook in a fast-paced work environment
  • Knowledge of proper inventory rotation and FIFO system
  • Skills in organizing and labeling shelves, equipment, and ingredients
  • Ability to communicate effectively with fellow cooks and team members
  • Motivation to seek cross-training and professional development

Job Duties

  • Prepare food products according to Metro Diner recipes
  • Use a variety of cooking processes, equipment, and utensils
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
  • Comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards
  • Proactively restock food items to reduce ticket times
  • Adhere to company productivity and labor goals
  • Communicate effectively with team members to ensure efficient order production

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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