Cook 1

Invited • Cumming, GA

2d

About The Position

As a Cook 1, you are responsible for setting up, preparing, and organizing your workstation, focusing on basic food preparation under the guidance of more experienced team members. You maintain cleanliness and sanitation in your work area, ensure proper food storage, and assist with producing food and beverage items. You work closely with Cook 2 and Cook 3 team members to support kitchen operations and meet quality standards. This entry-level role calls for a willingness to learn and adapt while performing foundational cooking tasks and helping deliver consistent food quality and presentation.

The position reports to the Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or Executive Chef. Employees are expected to assist others as needed, take on additional assigned tasks, follow company, club, and department policies and safety practices, maintain professionalism, pursue relevant personal and professional growth, attend daily briefings, and wear a clean uniform that meets club standards. Attendance follows the weekly schedule, and additional hours may be required, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical activities for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and environments, with potential exposure to dust, fumes, or gases.
• Ability to climb ladders, squat, kneel, reach, grasp, twist, bend, and fold or unfold as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Effective communication skills, including talking and hearing, with sufficient visual acuity.
• Availability to meet attendance requirements on the weekly schedule; additional hours may be required, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Valid Food Handler Certifications as required by state and city regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set up, complete daily preparation tasks, and organize the workstation efficiently.
• Prepare and store food items for the station according to Invited’s standards.
• Use proper cooking techniques and maintain consistent preparation and presentation of daily specials, salads, entrees, and other designated menu items.
• Receive and store kitchen goods as requested.
• Manage items used by others, including condiments, dressings, salsa, and soups.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the work area and kitchen, including equipment, counters, tools, and waste areas.
• Communicate special product needs and food quality or presentation issues to the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
• Interact professionally with members and guests and accommodate changes and last-minute requests as needed.
• Support fellow employees and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Proactively assist members and guests and help deliver the three steps of service.
• Address and resolve member and guest complaints professionally, notify management of issues, and practice effective service recovery.
• Complete additional duties assigned by management.
• Assist others as needed and follow company, club, and department policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Follow safe working practices and encourage others to comply with safety guidelines.
• Maintain required certifications relevant to the role and take initiative in personal and professional growth.
• Address challenges using available resources and work with regional and corporate teams to support club operations.
• Attend daily briefings and participate in required activities.
• Wear a clean, neat uniform that meets club standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and leave programs for full-time team members; time off required by applicable law is also provided for part-time team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed