Cook - Cheaha State Park

Guest Services • Delta, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook assists the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food. The role prepares food according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions; maintains kitchen equipment and work areas; operates a food station; requisitions supplies and equipment; and monitors menus and spending so meals are prepared economically. The Cook must maintain awareness of safety issues and report them to a manager immediately.

Requirements

• Partial high school education required.
• Culinary knowledge.
• Food Safety certification and strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities, including actively looking for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.
• Ability to move about on foot frequently throughout the unit and work in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to bend, lift, carry, reach, and extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30–35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire work day and climb steps regularly.
• Ability to withstand temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in, and grill areas.
• Ability to read and write work-related documents in English, and to understand and speak clearly with customers and coworkers in English.
• Ability to communicate constantly with other employees in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions.
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Operate a food station, including completing station checklists, temperature logs, counter meetings, and signage.
• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances based on estimates of future needs.
• Monitor menus and spending to ensure meals are prepared economically.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues and report them immediately to a manager.

What This Job Offers

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