Cook

Shrimp Basket Holdings LLC•Gulf Shores, AL

About The Position

The cook prepares and/or directs the preparation of food for customers while complying with applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The role also uses facility supplies and equipment appropriately to minimize loss, waste, and fraud. The cook prepares food using methods such as grilling, steaming, and frying; follows company recipes and presentation guidelines; coordinates orders for timely delivery; maintains food safety and sanitation standards; and accommodates special customer requests while maintaining quality. Production duties include setting up the kitchen before opening, preparing and portioning food, stocking the alley and line, shucking oysters, peeling shrimp, and setting up the soup station. Utility and closing duties include cleaning dishes, utensils, cookware, kitchen equipment, mats, floors, restrooms, and the parking lot; stocking supplies; making and checking in orders and deliveries; labeling and dating food; putting deliveries away; filtering and disposing of grease; and taking out trash. The cook is expected to report on time in a neat, clean uniform with appropriate grooming and hygiene, follow company policies and procedures, attend required meetings, and perform other duties as directed by management. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires no travel.

Requirements

Complete ServSafe Food Handler training.
Demonstrate collaboration, customer/client focus, flexibility, composure under stress, multitasking, and organizational skills.
Have basic mathematical, reading, and writing skills.
Have excellent communication skills, including the ability to ask for clarification about tasks, policies, and procedures.
Know workplace safety procedures.
Have a good command of spoken and written English.
Be attentive and report to work as scheduled and on time with a positive attitude.
Be able to work varied hours and days as business dictates.
Be able to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally sitting, standing, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing, and pulling items weighing 50 pounds or less; manual dexterity and auditory and visual skills are also required.

Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality food using methods such as grilling, steaming, and frying.
Follow company recipe and presentation guidelines to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Coordinate food orders to support timely and efficient delivery to each table.
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, including when handling special customer requests.
Set up the kitchen before opening; prepare and portion food; stock the alley and line; shuck oysters; peel shrimp; and set up the soup station.
Clean dishes, silverware, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, kitchen equipment, mats, floors, restrooms, and the parking lot as needed.
Stock and restock supplies; make orders; check in and put away deliveries; and label and date food for freshness rotation.
Filter and dispose of grease and take out trash.
Report to work on time in a neat and clean uniform and maintain grooming and personal hygiene.
Adhere to company policies and procedures, attend required meetings, and perform other duties as directed by management.