Restaurant Cook - Arrow

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares and produces menu items to standards in a quick and efficient manner.
• Prepares items such as but not limited to salads, appetizers, beef, poultry, seafood, etc.
• Cooks and seasons all food.
• Controls food production in all work areas including proper cooking methods, proper cooking times and temperature.
• Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Works a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Works a reasonable amount of overtime when required.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

• Must be able to work inside a kitchen and on a fry line during most of shift.
• Must be able to work and maneuver in a close or small kitchen / working environment during entire shift.
• Must be able to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Must possess coordination and dexterity to use kitchen utensils, such as knives, spatulas, food tongs, etc.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, push, and pull when rotating stock and cleaning work area.
• Must be able to operate the following kitchen equipment: Stoves, grills, fryers, broilers, and other utensils in preparing the food orders.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to work in areas containing secondhand smoke, dust, loud noises and bright lights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years prior experience as a cook.
• Prior steakhouse/seafood preparations experience a plus.
• Previous working knowledge of point of sales system preferred.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift.
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
• Must present a well-groomed appearance.
• Local health department sanitation certificate / food handler’s card required
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED required