Cook - Spearmint Rhino - West Palm Beach

Spearmint Rhino•West Palm Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Spearmint Rhino is seeking a Cook to prepare food ordered by customers using a variety of kitchen equipment. The Cook will maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards, prepare specialty foods, and ensure prepared food meets quality and quantity requirements. This role involves performing shift opening and closing duties, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, restocking products, and collaborating with the Kitchen Manager on menu items and specials.

Requirements

Previous kitchen experience required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to multi-task and work on several different orders simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Card upon hire.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in customer service and/or the restaurant or hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

Prepare food ordered by customers using a variety of kitchen equipment (grills, ovens, fryers, meat slicers, food processors, etc.).
Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
Prepare specialty foods such as pizzas, chicken, and steaks, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
Perform shift opening and closing duties as assigned, such as starting equipment and cleaning refrigeration units, grill and surrounding area, as well as other kitchen equipment.
Maintain kitchen and cooking areas and ensure kitchen equipment and food storage areas are clean, sanitary, and organized as required by the Health Department Rules and Regulations.
Report any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to manager.
Restock products as needed throughout shift.
Collaborate with Kitchen Manager to determine daily specials, new menu items, and innovative ways to cook and prepare food.
Regularly check menu cycle to ensure all food items are available in advance, notifying manager of any shortages.