Cook (Seasonal)

Briar Club•Houston, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for setting up, cooking, maintaining quality control, cleaning up, serving food, cook to order, maintaining kitchen and food storage, and meeting Health Department guidelines. This position operates in a restaurant kitchen setting with frequent exposure to hot and cold conditions due to grills, ovens, coolers, and freezers. The role requires constant interaction with coworkers and waitstaff.

Requirements

Some restaurant cooking experience is required.
Must be able to effectively communicate and interact in a friendly, helpful and professional manner while on property and/or conducting company business.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal & written instructions independently.
Committed to providing constant and consistent exceptional customer service to potential clients, clients and guests.
Must possess honest and integrity.
Must show up for work on time and follow work schedule.
Professional and personable demeanor.
Self-motivated, works well independently and with minimal supervision.
Must work safely but with a sense of urgency.
Must complete all required training and food safety/Department of Health certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares and cooks food according to Club standards.
Sets up, stocks, and organizes work station at the beginning of the day.
Sets levels for production of food items.
Thaws, cuts, and prepares food items.
Portions food items and stores them in proper containers.
Uses knives, measuring ladles, scoops, scales, can opener, kitchen scissors or other kitchen equipment including, without limitations, slicer/mixer, skillets, steamers, and other tools or utensils.
Checks stock levels in coolers for sufficient stock.
Maintains proper food storage temperatures and rotation, using FIFO Method.
Prepares broiled, baked, grilled, steamed, sautéed, blended, and fried items using recipes. Uses sauté pans, stock pots, grill, stove, ovens and fryers.
Can identify food items, produce, meats, cheeses, sauces, and prepared food.
Knows cooking times for all items to ensure correct doneness.
Organizes items for sautéing, blending, cooking in ovens, grilling, frying in fryers, pasta cookers and steamers to ensure accuracy of items ordered.
Prepares menu items, paying attention to plate presentation and garnish of each plate.
Cleans and sanitizes work station during the day and at the end of the day.
Performs side duties including cleaning ovens, steamer, tilt skillets, slicers, mixer, hoods, filters and other line equipment, washing floors, organizing and cleaning storerooms, and food production duties.
Handles multiple priorities, works under stress and exercises good judgment when dealing with guest situations and complaints.
Correctly sets up, operates, breaks down and cleans all equipment.
Follows sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of Kitchen area.
Maintains a well-groomed appearance and wears proper attire, according to the dress code.
Complies with all health and safety regulations.
Performs all other work-related duties as requested by supervisor.