Grill Cook

Bob Evans Restaurants • New Albany, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grill Cook prepares farm-fresh meals according to company recipes, carryout procedures, portion sizes, quality standards, and plating requirements. The role uses approved cooking equipment and methods to prepare meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods, ensuring orders are appealing, hot, fresh, and ready on time. The Grill Cook follows food-handling, health, and sanitation standards; maintains personal grooming and kitchen cleanliness; and safely operates and maintains kitchen equipment. The position requires dependability, teamwork, attention to detail, menu knowledge, and the ability to work at a sustained pace while organizing and coordinating tickets. The employee may be asked to assist in other job categories and perform other assigned duties. Bob Evans says 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-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 resting or sitting.
• Ability to push, lift, carry, and transfer up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to reach, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and 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 using company recipes, carryout procedures, and plating standards.
• Follow recipes and storyboards to prepare and cook meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods using proper methods.
• Prepare visually appealing meals and complete items in a timely manner so orders are served hot and fresh.
• Use approved cooking equipment and cooking methods to prepare high-quality meals.
• Follow food-handling, health, and sanitation procedures and standards.
• Maintain personal grooming, 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 the quality and appearance of all food prepared and served.
• Prioritize food preparation so all items for an order 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation; pay up to $19 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; described as supporting work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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