Grill Cook

Bob Evans Restaurants•Saginaw, MI

About The Position

The Grill Cook prepares orders according to company recipes, carryout procedures, and plating standards, producing appealing meals that are prepared promptly and served hot and fresh. The role cooks meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods using the methods and equipment approved by Bob Evans, while meeting portion, quality, appearance, health, and sanitation standards. Cooks coordinate preparation so all items for an order are ready at the same time and maintain a safe, clean, and effective kitchen operation. This position requires dependable teamwork, attention to detail, strong menu knowledge, and the ability to maintain a high pace and intensity for an extended period. Employees may be asked to assist in other job categories and perform other assigned duties. 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.
Dependability and exceptional teamwork skills.
Detail orientation and ability to multitask.
Ability to maintain a high degree of pace and intensity for an extended period.
Strong menu knowledge.
Ability to accurately read, organize, and coordinate tickets.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to stand for an entire shift and walk for long periods without resting or sitting.
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, communicate verbally, and use close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to freely access all areas of the restaurant, including selling floors, stock area, and register area.

Responsibilities

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