Grill Cook

Bob Evans Restaurants•Aurora, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bob Evans is hiring a Grill Cook to prepare farm-fresh meals and support the restaurant’s goal of providing guests with a high-quality family dining experience. The role follows company recipes, carryout procedures, plating standards, and food-safety and sanitation practices. Cooks use approved equipment and methods to prepare and serve meals that are appealing, correctly portioned, hot, and fresh. The position may also assist in other job categories and perform other assigned duties. The job requires standing for an entire shift, working at a sustained pace, and coordinating tickets so all items for an order are ready together. Employees must maintain personal grooming and sanitation standards, properly operate and care for kitchen equipment, and work dependably as part of a team. Bob Evans describes its schedule as offering early closing, no late nights, and flexible scheduling.

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.
Ability to maintain a high pace and intensity for an extended period.
Strong menu knowledge and the ability to read, organize, and coordinate tickets accurately.
Ability to stand for an entire shift and walk for long periods without sitting or resting.
Ability to push, lift, carry, and transfer up to 50 pounds.
Ability to reach with hands; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and bend and stoop.
Ability to taste and smell and verbally communicate with others.
Ability to use close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.
Ability to access all areas of the restaurant, including selling floors, stock areas, and register areas.

Responsibilities

Prepare orders by following company recipes, carryout procedures, and plating standards.
Follow food-handling and sanitation procedures.
Prepare appealing meals and ensure items are prepared in a timely manner and served hot and fresh.
Use recipes and storyboards to cook meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods using the specified preparation methods.
Use approved cooking equipment and methods to prepare high-quality meals.
Uphold health and sanitation standards, including frequent handwashing, wearing gloves to prevent bare-hand contact, and changing soiled aprons 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 ready at the same time.
Properly maintain and operate equipment, using it safely and efficiently.
Assist in other job categories when asked and perform other duties as assigned.