Cook

About the Role

Assists the Kitchen Manager in preparing food by performing various kitchen duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient flow of food in the kitchen while maintaining Rib Crib’s food safety and sanitation standards.
• Wash, peel, cut, and prepare vegetables and side items.
• Clean, cut, prepare, and smoke meats and poultry.
• Accurately measure food weights and portion sizes.
• Transport pans, containers, and trays of food between work stations, smokers, and refrigerators.
• Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils; segregate and remove garbage; steam clean or hose garbage containers.
• Safely use cleaning products according to instructions.
• Follow safety procedures for kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrate teamwork by willingly assuming any task or responsibility as needed ("shift to assist").
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Ability to read kitchen prep books and manuals to follow food recipes.
• Capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using restaurant equipment, including convection ovens, grills, fryers, smokers, steam tables, and microwaves.

Qualifications

• Six months of previous job-related experience (as determined by management).
• Food Handler’s Permit where applicable.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Primarily works from a standing position for long periods, with frequent walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, cutting, carrying, kneeling, or stooping.
• Occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds; infrequent lifting may reach 80 pounds.