Grill Cook

Parkhurst Dining is a distinguished family-owned and operated company specializing in culinary, dining, and catering services. With a strong commitment to quality, Parkhurst Dining partners with over 80 organizations and universities to deliver exceptional food experiences. The company prides itself on its philosophy that food tastes best when it is made from scratch using locally sourced ingredients, prepared with heart, and served with a genuine smile. This commitment to quality and authenticity creates a unique culinary experience that is distinctly Parkhurst. Being a part of the Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Parkhurst Dining benefits from being a part of a larger regional portfolio of foodservice concepts that serve 50 million guests annually in restaurants, college and corporate campuses, and through an extensive online store.

Parkhurst Dining is actively seeking individuals who are passionate about food and hospitality to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to work in a place where they can not only do what they love but also love what they do and have room to grow professionally. The role available is a Cook position focused on preparing grill and fryer items in alignment with Parkhurst standards and procedures under strict sanitary conditions. The Cook will play a pivotal role in ensuring that food is consistently prepared to high standards of taste, appearance, and temperature, reflecting the authentic Parkhurst culinary experience.

In this role, the Cook will be responsible for preparing all grill items to order according to the daily menu, setting up and breaking down the grill station, and keeping the service line garnished properly at all times as instructed by the Executive Chef or management. The position requires checking the quality of food items regularly and reporting any substandard quality to the Executive Chef or management to maintain the highest standards. Key to this role is interacting with guests in a friendly and professional manner, demonstrating Parkhurst's Smile Plus Hospitality Imperatives. The Cook will also be tasked with posting necessary signage, following production sheets to ensure proper serving utensils and food quantities are used, and completing these production sheets in accordance with company standards.

Maintaining cleanliness and following a strict cleaning schedule using "clean as you go" techniques is essential to the role. Communication with management about products and supply needs will be a consistent part of the job to ensure smooth operations. The Cook must adhere to the uniform dress code and maintain proper personal hygiene as part of the Parkhurst Hospitality Gold Standards. Collaboration with fellow team members is encouraged, with the expectation to assist whenever possible. The position also requires the flexibility to perform any other duties assigned by management.

The physical demands of the role include standing and/or walking 100% of the time, occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds, and frequently lifting up to 20 pounds. Parkhurst Dining supports reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job effectively.

Parkhurst Dining offers several appealing benefits to its team members. These include a free meal during shifts, a 20% discount on food purchases at affiliated brands including Eat'n Park, Hello Bistro, and The Porch, paid time off, management career advancement opportunities, access to continuous development through Smile Universe, and eligibility for a 401k plan along with vision, dental, and medical insurance plans. The company prides itself on providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free workplace, fostering an inclusive culture that respects diversity in all its forms.