Cook

Position Summary:

The Short Order Cook reports directly to the C-Store Manager and is responsible for the preparation of and cooking to order, a variety of foods in a small eatery. A successful candidate will have good time management skills and the ability to multitask.

Essential Job Functions:

•     Ensures food preparation areas are clean and sanitized in compliance with health codes
•     Performs simple food preparation tasks, such as slicing meats and vegetables
•     Prepares food to customer specifications
•     Grills, cooks, fries a variety of foods
•     Plans and manages work orders to ensure all items in order are finished and served at the same time
•     Completes orders, plates food and serves to customers
•     Orders and stocks kitchen and food supplies
•     Rotates food and stamps the time and date on the food in the coolers
•     Performs daily station cleaning while maintaining safe work environment
•     Maintains neat appearance and good personal hygiene in compliance with company image standards
•     Takes reasonable precautions and measures to protect company assets
•     Preserves the safety of self, fellow employees and all others in the work location
•     Interacts and communicates effectively and productively with others
•     Provides regular and predictable attendance
•     Provides assistance to other team members in regard to retail duties as necessary

Other Job Responsibilities:

•     Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

•     High school diploma, or equivalent
•     Experience with food preparation and sanitation techniques
•     TAMS card (obtain within 30 days of hire)
•     Food Handlers card (obtain within 30 days of hire)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: 

•     Knowledge of basic math
•     Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and written with all levels of the organization
•     Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, maintain an attention to accuracy and detail
•     Ability to multi-task and work quickly and efficiently
•     Ability to work with a team of diverse backgrounds
•     Ability to work evening shift(s)

Education:

•     High school diploma, or equivalent

Required Training & Certificates:

•     TAMS card (obtain within 30 days of hire date)
•     Food Handlers card (obtain within 30 days of hire date)
•     Attends training sessions, seminars and appropriate educational classes required by department.
•     Computer skills commensurate with program and job applications.

Physical Demand/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Visual Acuity: must be adequate to perform all required tasks in a safe manner.    

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate but may be loud on occasion. Work is usually done in a retail/restaurant setting.  Work may require weekend and/or evening work.    The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles and equipment.