Cook - Lake Guntersville State Park

Guest Services, Inc. • Guntersville, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook assists the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food. The role prepares food according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions; maintains clean, functional kitchen equipment and work areas; and operates a food station using checklists, temperature logs, counter meetings, and signage. The Cook also requisitions supplies and equipment based on anticipated needs, monitors menus and spending to support economical meal preparation, and promptly reports safety issues to a manager.

Requirements

• Partial high school education required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Culinary knowledge.
• Food safety certification and strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities, including actively looking for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.
• Ability to move about on foot, bend, lift, carry, reach, extend arms and hands above shoulder height, and work in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 25 pounds regularly, 30–35 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire workday and climb steps regularly.
• Ability to withstand temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in, and grill areas.
• Ability to read and write work-related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity sufficient to understand and clearly communicate with customers and coworkers in English.
• Ability to communicate constantly with other employees in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions.
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Operate a food station, including completing station checklists and temperature logs and participating in counter meetings and signage.
• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances based on estimates of future needs.
• Monitor menus and spending to ensure meals are prepared economically.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues and report them immediately to a manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED