Cook (44488)

M CROWD RESTAURANT GROUP•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing and cooking meat, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food items. This role includes portioning ingredients, preparing food products prior to cooking, assisting with final plate assembly, and ensuring each dish is plated and garnished according to brand standards. The position is essential in maintaining consistent quality, presentation, and flavor across all menu items.

Requirements

Valid Food Handlers Certification
Minimum 18 years of age
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Wash and sanitize hands after removing trash, eating, and drinking, using the bathroom, touching own face or hair, or handling food prep
Team members are REQUIRED to use cut-resistant gloves when using a knife for cutting food or prepping fruit and vegetables

Nice To Haves

Some experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred, but willingness to learn necessary skills

Responsibilities

Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
Stocks and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating
Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
Properly handles, stores, and rotates all products in accordance with company standards
Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
Assist others in closing the kitchen.
Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef, manager or director