Cook - Air Margaritaville (2)

Paradies Lagardère • Romulus, MI

7d

About The Position

The Cook prepares and serves food while meeting First Class Service standards with guests, business partners, and peers. The role follows recipes and product directions; supports food production planning, supply requisition, ordering, and kitchen restocking; and maintains food safety, sanitation, and an organized work area. The Cook may help train new cooks and other restaurant staff and perform other duties as assigned.

The posted schedule is Sunday 6:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Monday through Wednesday 1:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday off, and Saturday 6:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. The position requires flexibility to work various shifts in a team-oriented, year-round environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of closely related cooking experience.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, and converse comfortably with customers.
• A food handler's card may be required according to local and state regulations.
• Ability to work unsupervised for extended periods and demonstrate good judgment when dealing with guests.
• Ability to work various shifts in a team-oriented, year-round environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and effective communication ability.
• Self-starter who can prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and perform essential job functions including standing, bending, reaching, climbing a ladder, and walking long distances.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in an environment with varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary school training is an asset.
• Experience in a high-volume or fast-casual dining restaurant environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide First Class Service to every guest, business partner, and peer.
• Follow recipes and product directions to prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, and serve food items.
• Comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including food safety requirements.
• Sample products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production, maintain records, and plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
• Practice excellent food safety and sanitation.
• Regularly restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Assist with ordering and planning food supplies.
• Report equipment repairs and maintenance needs to management.
• Assist with training new cooks and other restaurant staff and offer assistance as needed.
• Monitor proper rotation and dating of prepared and other food items.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment free of safety hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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