Grill Cook

Bob Evans Restaurants•Chesterton, IN

About The Position

The Grill Cook prepares orders according to company recipes, carryout procedures, and plating standards, delivering appealing, hot, fresh meals in a timely manner. The role involves cooking meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods using approved equipment and methods, while following food-handling, health, and sanitation standards. The Grill Cook maintains portion sizes, quality, and appearance standards; coordinates preparation so all items on an order are ready together; and properly maintains and safely operates kitchen equipment. The position may also assist in other job categories and perform other assigned duties. Successful performance requires dependability, teamwork, attention to detail, the ability to multitask, strong menu knowledge, and the ability to maintain a fast pace and coordinate tickets accurately. Bob Evans describes its purpose as serving high-quality farm-fresh food and providing guests with a family dining experience. The company says it updates safety and sanitation procedures to follow 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.
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.
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 with hands; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and bend and stoop.
Ability to taste and smell and communicate verbally with others.
Ability to use close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, perceive depth, 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, health, and sanitation procedures.
Prepare visually appealing meals and deliver hot, fresh food in a timely manner.
Cook meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods according to preparation methods in the current Bob Evans recipe book and related storyboards.
Use approved cooking equipment and methods to prepare high-quality meals.
Maintain high standards of personal grooming, wash hands frequently, wear gloves to prevent bare-hand contact, and promptly change soiled aprons.
Follow standard portion sizes, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
Prioritize preparation so all items for an order are finished at the same time.
Maintain and operate kitchen equipment properly and safely.
Assist in other job categories and perform other duties as assigned.