COOK
Levy Restaurants · Richmond, VA · Today
Management$17–$19/hrTemporary
About the role
The Cook is responsible for prepping, preparing, and cooking products according to recipe specifications and food safety and sanitation guidelines. The individual should have a reasonable knowledge base of fundamentals of the kitchen, including knife skills and organization. The Cook has the ability of running a station within the kitchen without constant supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook products according to recipe specifications and food safety/sanitation guidelines.
- Knows menu items specific to position.
- Possess fundamental skills of the kitchen, including but not limited to, seasoning, knife skills and organization.
- Understands and follows production guidelines and location appearance guidelines.
- Acts with a sense of urgency and provide friendly, efficient service to teammates and guests.
- Practices proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipment.
- Adheres to Levy guidelines as stated in team member training manual and employee handbook.
- Thoroughly completes all set-up and breakdown responsibilities.
- Employs good safety and sanitation practices.
- Displays a positive attitude toward teammates, managers and other groups.
- Always on time and ready to perform all required duties.
- Helps fellow team members whenever necessary.
Safety Requirements
Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
- The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
- The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
- The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.
Physical Requirements
- Stand for long periods of time and be able to actively engage physically with guests.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- React with physical and mental alertness in emergency situations.
- Demonstrate physical stamina and agility required to be mobile for long periods throughout the day.
- Lift/move materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
- Move from sitting to standing position easily and quickly.
Pay
$17.00 to $19.00
Benefits
- Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Program
- Discount Marketplace
- Employee Assistance Program