Cook / Prep Cook

VASK INC. DBA IHOP•Kenosha, WI

About The Position

IHOP Cooks are responsible for the preparation and cooking of food products accurately and with minimal waste. Duties of this position include learning and applying all IHOP-specialized galley terminology, plating, menu items and procedures according to company standards. IHOP Cooks are expected to set up equipment, verify stock, and maintain a clean and sanitary work area while maintaining company sanitation standards. This position requires you to stand for up to 8 hours during a shift, be able to lift at least and/or move up to 50 pounds, and have full mobility of hands and arms while performing repetitive tasks. IHOP Cooks are also required to perform duties necessary for restaurant operations as assigned by acting supervisor, following governmental and company policies. The above is not an all-inclusive job description.

Requirements

Must have prior experience as a cook.
Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.
Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
Must showcase great organizational skills.
Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
Must carry at least a high school diploma.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain professional and functional working relationships with IHOP employees and customers.
Prepare food to specifications set forth in the IHOP Standard Operating Procedures Manual (SOP) and recipe cards as well as to satisfy customer expectations.
Memorize and apply all IHOP specialized galley terminology, plating, menu items, procedures, galley utensils, abbreviations, and methodologies.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work station.
Perform Food Safety Evaluations (FSE), LTO Training, A/B Status, Operations Excellence (OE), Health Department Inspections (HDI) per the IHOP SOP.
Execute the Guest Relations for NGC – Normalized Guest Complaints Index per the IHOP SOP to ensure the quality guest experience.
Comply with all local, state, and SOP health, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
Perform all cleaning duties according to posted cleaning charts.
Comply with IHOP uniform and appearance standards per the IHOP SOP guidelines.
Perform other assignments or tasks as assigned by the General Manager, Assistant Manager, or acting supervisor.
Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
Preparing workstations for cooking.
Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
Checking the quality of the ingredients.
Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.