What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook SFC_Tier 1_Bistro position at Judson?
Job Title | Location | Department | FLSA | Reports to | Date |
Bistro Line Cook | South Franklin Circle | Dining Services | Non-Exempt | Bistro Manager/Bistro Chef | June 2026 |
$2,000 SIGNING BONUS!! ASK US HOW IT WORKS!!
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday-7:00am-3:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday-7:00am-3:00pm
General Purpose:
Provide outstanding food service experiences for our members, guests and Judson Associates,
Prepare and plate dishes according to the Bistro Chef’s expectations, Bistro menu specifications and our member’s requests and dietary requirements. Focus on customer satisfaction, kitchen cleanliness and efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and organize Bistro line cooking stations with menu items and specials ready and stocked in production kitchen by start of service
- Prepare and cook the menu items assigned to your station off the POS (Point of Sale Cash register system) tickets and banquet sheets in accordance to the Bistro Manager’s direction and expectations
- Complete plate presentation of menu items with skill and execute menu items in sync with fellow line cooks for fast efficient ticket times
- Clean and sanitize kitchen stations after preparation and service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
- Maintain clean refrigerators, stove, storage areas and equipment, and deposits garbage, linen, pots and pans, etc. to proper areas after service
- Properly store or dispose of food, in accordance with safe food-handling procedures, label and date containers as required by ODH
- Maintain high level of productivity without constant, direct supervision
- Comply with health and sanitation guidelines
- Aware of food costs and works efficiently to prepare food correctly and prevent over producing and waste
- Aware of food inventory, delivery schedule and is responsible for anticipating and communicating ordering needs
- Maintain an organized, clean work area-both prep kitchen and serving kitchen line
- Works well with Bistro Manager, Bistro Chef, Servers and fellow Associates and creates a positive, pleasant, efficient work environment and dining experience for our members, guests and associates
- Has excellent time management skills
- Attends meetings and trainings and participates as requested
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Education and Certifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Culinary training and experience working with the elderly a plus
- Experience or willingness and ability to learn food preparation for special dietary needs to serve our members
- Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions
- Basic math skills appropriate to the job
- Aware of public surroundings. Clean uniform, apron, gloves & name tag are expectations. No personal cell phone use in restaurants and common public areas
- Physical demands may include kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching, pushing, manipulating, talking, hearing, standing for extended periods, crouching, stooping, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, and repetitive motion
- South Franklin Circle serves meals daily. Working variable weekends, holidays and special event caterings is an expectation
- ServSafe food handler certification preferred, but not required, training will be provided if needed
Working Conditions:
Semi-open kitchen environment
Tier I: as listed above in Essential Duties and Responsibilities, able to run one station efficiently and with minimal direction
Tier II: 3 year restaurant short order line cooking experience &/or culinary training, ability to work grill, sandwich line, expedite, train new hires on line duties, able to do basic transactions on Full Count register in absence of server, help serve/bus as necessary
Tier III: Tier II, ServSafe Food Manager certification, 5 year short order restaurant cooking experience &/or culinary training, assists with menu planning and specials, runs Bistro kitchen in absence of Bistro Chef including Bistro Pub night
Current South Franklin Dining Services Associates are given special consideration to move up the Tier system based upon their increased skills, experience and knowledge of service
Acknowledgement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified, and such responsibilities, duties and skills may be changed by Judson Services, Inc. management at any time.
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