Grill Cook

Bob Evans Restaurants • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Grill Cook prepares high-quality meals at Bob Evans by following company recipes, carryout procedures, plating standards, and food-safety requirements. The role uses approved kitchen equipment and methods to prepare meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods, ensuring meals are appealing, accurate, hot, fresh, and ready on time. Cooks follow portion and quality standards, coordinate ticket preparation so orders are completed together, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and professional personal-grooming standards. They may also assist in other job categories and perform other assigned duties.

Successful performance requires dependability, strong teamwork, attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and the ability to maintain a high pace and intensity for an extended period. The position involves standing and walking for long periods, handling items weighing up to 50 pounds, and accessing all areas of the restaurant. Bob Evans states that it updates 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.
• Ability to rely on experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of pace and intensity for an extended period.
• Strong menu knowledge and ability to accurately read, organize, and coordinate tickets.
• Dependability and exceptional teamwork skills.
• 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 and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend and stoop; and taste and smell.
• Ability to communicate verbally and use close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• 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 food-handling and sanitation procedures and uphold health and sanitation standards.
• Prepare visually appealing meals in a timely manner and ensure food is hot and fresh.
• Use recipes and storyboards to prepare and cook meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods according to the current Bob Evans recipe book.
• Use approved cooking equipment and methods to deliver high-quality meals.
• Maintain personal grooming standards, wash hands frequently, wear gloves to prevent bare-hand contact, and promptly change soiled aprons.
• Consistently follow standard portion sizes, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain high standards for the quality and appearance of food prepared and served.
• Prioritize preparation so that all items for an order are finished at the same time.
• Properly maintain and operate equipment, using it safely and efficiently.
• Assist in other job categories as requested and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation; starting pay is $17 per hour, depending on geographic location and local market demand.
• Health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Opportunity for development and career growth.
• Early close and no late nights.
• Great work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed