What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Talk of the Town Restaurant Group?
Benefits:
Benefits & Perks:
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
Benefits & Perks:
- Health Insurance - A Robust Group Health Insurance and Dental Insurance is available based on certain eligibility criteria.
- Holidays Off - All restaurants are closed during major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4th, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Super Bowl Sunday.
- Personal Time Off, Sick Leave & Flexible Schedules - We encourage our team members to take regular time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Restaurant Discounts - Hourly employees plus three guests will receive 50% off total food and N/A beverage when you dine in at any Talk of the Town Restaurant. Managers will receive an exclusive dining card to dine each quarter.
- Employee Recognition - Employee of the Month program and tenured employee recognition and gifts.
- Direct Deposit - Payroll is paid by direct deposit and stubs will be emailed to the employee’s email.
- Giving Back – Monthly Round Up for Charity program at all Talk of the Town Restaurants to support local charities in our community.
- Family Culture Environment - A family owned and operated company since 1974, it is our goal at Talk of the Town Restaurants to make each employee feel like family!
- Set up station according to restaurant guidelines.
- Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
- Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
- Restocks all items as needed throughout shift.
- Cleans and maintains stations in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
- Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
- Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
- Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef or Kitchen Manager at any time.
- Passion for cooking and hospitality
- Understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
- Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
- 2 years' prep or line cook experience.
- Ability to take direction.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, reach, push, twist, walk, crouch, and squat.
- Prolonged periods standing and preparing and cooking food.
- Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.