Grill Cook

About the role

Puff ‘n Stuff is looking for high-energy and accomplished grill cooks to create meals in accordance with customers’ preferences at our off-site café located within Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Since each day brings different events with unique requirements, there is always something interesting going on, and attention to detail is a must to be successful.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers while anticipating their needs.
• Maintain excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, and co-workers.
• Check that ingredients remain fresh and safe for consumption.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed vegetables and fruit.
• Operate general kitchen equipment including but not limited to ovens, grills, fryers, flattops, braisers, steamers, slicers, immersion blenders, and traditional blenders.
• Keep all work areas clean, including countertops, utensils, equipment, garbage, and refrigeration, in compliance with state, county, and company health regulations.
• Practice safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Monitor expenditure, stock, wastage, and use-by dates.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices.
• Perform kitchen cleaning duties.
• Maintain Food Safety (ServSafe) certification.
• Show up on time, in uniform, with a positive attitude.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 months of experience as a cook, preferably with a focus on grilling.
• Demonstrable knife skills.
• Desire for continuous learning and professional development.
• Capacity to stand for long hours.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety guidelines.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Level-headed with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and a loud/noisy fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.