Grill Cook

Bob Evans Restaurants•Ripley, WV

About The Position

The Grill Cook prepares and cooks food according to Bob Evans recipes, carryout procedures, plating standards, and sanitation requirements. The role focuses on preparing appealing, high-quality meals accurately and on time, coordinating food preparation so all items for an order are ready together, and maintaining kitchen equipment and standards. Cooks may also be asked to assist in other job categories and perform other assigned duties. The position requires dependability, teamwork, attention to detail, the ability to multitask, strong menu knowledge, and the ability to work at a sustained pace. The job involves standing and walking for extended periods, handling items weighing up to 50 pounds, and communicating with others. Bob Evans states that it updates its safety and sanitation procedures in accordance with current CDC, local, and state guidelines.

Requirements

0–2 years of related experience.
Strong knowledge of commonly used restaurant concepts, practices, and procedures.
Dependability and exceptional teamwork skills.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Ability to maintain a high degree of pace and intensity for an extended period.
Strong menu knowledge and the ability to accurately read, organize, and coordinate tickets.
Ability to stand for an entire shift and walk for long periods without rest or sitting.
Ability to push, lift, carry, and transfer up to 50 pounds.
Ability to reach and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; ability to bend and stoop.
Ability to taste and smell and to communicate verbally with others.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to access all areas of the restaurant, including selling floors, stock areas, and register areas.

Responsibilities

Prepare each order according to company recipes, carryout procedures, and plating standards.
Follow recipes and storyboards to prepare and cook meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods using the methods in the current Bob Evans recipe book.
Prepare visually appealing meals and deliver hot, fresh food in a timely manner.
Use approved cooking equipment and methods to produce high-quality meals.
Follow health, food-handling, and sanitation standards, including frequent handwashing, wearing gloves to prevent bare-hand contact, and changing a soiled apron promptly.
Follow standard portion sizes, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
Maintain the quality and appearance of all food prepared and served.
Prioritize preparation so all items on an order are finished at the same time.
Maintain and operate equipment properly and use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Assist in other job categories when asked and perform other duties as assigned.