COOK - SPORTS BAR

The Pueblo of Sandia•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$18 - $20

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Cook supports restaurant operations through food preparation and presentation. The role includes preparing menus and food setups, cooking and serving hot and cold items, maintaining required food temperatures and portions, and keeping kitchen and storage areas clean. The Cook follows food-safety and sanitation practices, assists with training personnel, and opens or closes as assigned. The position works across different restaurant outlets and requires adaptability to varying cuisines, cooking styles, and service requirements. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, with varied shifts and exposure to changing weather and workplace hazards.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a restaurant or food-service capacity.
Must successfully complete the New Mexico Food Handlers course upon hire.
Must successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
Must complete pre-employment and random drug screening.
Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate food preparation.
Ability to adapt to different cuisines, cooking styles, and service requirements across multiple restaurant outlets.
Knowledge of buffet hot and cold line, deli, and fine dining operating requirements.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
Teamwork and collaboration skills.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and inventory control.
Knowledge of minimum temperature requirements for food and drink preservation.
Knowledge of Tribal, federal, state, and local sanitary regulations governing food and drink preparation, maintenance, and storage.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including balancing, crouching, feeling, finger dexterity, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, seeing, walking, standing, stooping, and talking.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and preparing menus, food setup, service, and cooking.
Set up hot and cold food lines according to prescribed menus, select appropriate utensils, and maintain suitable temperatures for menu items.
Serve hot and cold food from counters and steam tables, add relishes and garnishes as instructed, and serve appropriate portions.
Ensure thermometers are available and food temperature requirements are maintained.
Maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen, including walk-in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas.
Maintain high standards of personal sanitation and follow food safety, handling, rotation, and temperature procedures.
Open and/or close as necessary or assigned.
Address day-to-day equipment and food-supply needs, and identify and ensure proper disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies or equipment, and other unusual conditions.
Assist in training personnel.
Use safety wear and gloves when appropriate.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
Maintain punctual and regular attendance according to the assigned schedule and attendance policy.
Build professional relationships with team members and work associates, collaborate, and promote mutual respect, honesty, and integrity.