Cook, Kitchen

MCR • Minneapolis, MN

22h • $18 - $18

About The Position

The Cook prepares food items for the restaurant using standardized recipes and maintains high standards for an appealing, appetizing product. The role also helps ensure kitchen and work areas are clean, sanitary, and safe while minimizing waste and maximizing the cost-to-production ratio.

The Cook follows brand standards and guidelines, completes food and station preparations before restaurant opening, and helps ensure guests are served promptly during operating hours. The role includes complying with applicable food-safety certification requirements, organizing work areas in accordance with State Board of Health regulations, operating safety equipment, and assisting with food storage and rotation according to hotel procedures.

Team members are expected to provide friendly guest service, contribute to cleanliness and teamwork throughout the hotel, follow instructions and deadlines, and perform other assigned duties. Previous culinary experience in a hospitality or restaurant kitchen is preferred. The position requires a flexible schedule, including availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on hotel needs.

Requirements

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide friendly service to guests.
• Availability for a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on hotel demands.
• Must arrive and clock in on time for every shift and clock out at the scheduled shift ending time unless directed otherwise by the immediate manager; must not work while clocked out.
• Must clock in and out for breaks at the designated scheduled times.
• Must provide sufficient notice, as directed by the supervisor, when calling out for a scheduled shift.
• Able to meet the physical demands of sustained standing, walking, repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements, and lifting or carrying items.

Nice To Haves

• Previous culinary experience in a hospitality or restaurant kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with brand standards and guidelines.
• Comply with applicable food-safety certification requirements, including Food Handlers Safety Training.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all areas in accordance with State Board of Health regulations.
• Complete food and station preparations before the restaurant opens so guests are served promptly and efficiently during operating hours.
• Know the location and operation of all safety equipment.
• Assist with food storage and rotation according to hotel procedures.
• Provide friendly service to guests and contribute to guest satisfaction.
• Complete operational checklists accurately and at designated times, and provide accurate, timely shift handover reports as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hotel discounts
• Weekly pay
• Paid time off
• Retirement options
• Referral bonuses
• Career advancement and upward mobility
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed