Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $11.00 - $14.75
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Benefits

flexible schedules
BOH shift meals
FOH meal discounts
Meal discounts for friends and family
Paid vacation after 1 year
Competitive benefits after 1 year
Free telemedicine after 1 year
Referral Bonus
Perks at work
long-term career growth

Job Description

Metro Diner is a cherished restaurant known for its warm, welcoming service, familiar faces, and award-winning food. As a dining establishment, Metro Diner takes pride in offering food that is simply delicious, focusing on 100 percent guest satisfaction as its primary goal. The diner’s culture is not just a statement; it is a lived and breathed commitment every day, highlighting the importance of a friendly and inclusive atmosphere for both guests and staff. The restaurant is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in food quality, customer service, and operational excellence, making it a popular destination for diners seeking comfort food with a gourmet touch. Metro Diner operates with a strong community spirit and a team-oriented environment, creating a workplace where employees feel valued and motivated to contribute to the diner’s ongoing success.

The role of the Cook at Metro Diner is vital to the restaurant’s operations and reputation. Cooks are responsible for preparing food products following the official Metro Diner recipes, which involve using a variety of cooking processes, equipment, and kitchen utensils. Attention to detail is critical, not only in food preparation but also in maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation – the kitchen is the showpiece of the diner and must always reflect cleanliness and efficiency. This position requires strict adherence to standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies to ensure consistency and excellence in every dish served. Additionally, the Cook plays an important role in reducing ticket times by proactively restocking food items and supporting company productivity and labor goals.

Metro Diner offers a welcoming working environment with flexible schedules that accommodate team members’ varied needs. Boasting competitive benefits such as paid vacation after one year, meal discounts for both front-of-house and back-of-house shifts, and free tele-medicine services available after a year of employment, Metro Diner invests in its employees’ well-being and professional growth. The diner also provides a referral bonus program with an unlimited earning potential, along with access to over 30,000 discounts through the Perks at Work program that includes offers for travel, fitness, auto, and event tickets. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about culinary arts and willing to grow with a restaurant that values its people and culture. Candidates are encouraged to bring an eagerness for learning, cross-training, and professional development as Metro Diner supports long-term career growth in the hospitality industry.

Job Requirements

  • Commitment to prepare food products according to Metro Diner recipes
  • Willingness to comply with standard portion sizes and cooking methods
  • Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
  • Understanding of restocking food items to reduce ticket times
  • Motivation to meet company productivity and labor goals
  • Experience or interest in fast-paced kitchen environments
  • Ability to communicate with team members effectively

Job Qualifications

  • Experience as a cook in a fast-paced work environment
  • Knowledge of proper rotation of inventory and FIFO system
  • Skills in organizing and labeling shelves, equipment, and ingredients
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with team members
  • Motivation for cross-training and professional development
  • Understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation practices

Job Duties

  • Prepare food products according to Metro Diner recipes
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
  • Comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards
  • Restock food items proactively to reduce ticket times
  • Adhere to company productivity and labor goals
  • Communicate effectively with team members to ensure efficient order production
  • Follow kitchen policies and procedures strictly

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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