Restaurant Team Members (Cooks & Kitchen)

LV Petroleum•De Beque, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

LV Petroleum is seeking restaurant team members, including cooks and kitchen staff, to work inside its travel center. Cooks support food preparation and cooking and help ensure the kitchen runs efficiently. Team members work with chefs and other kitchen staff to prepare quality food, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and follow safety and hygiene guidelines. Cashiers provide guests with a pleasant experience in a fast-paced environment. The role involves preparing ingredients, following recipes and menu specifications, cooking or assisting with cooking, monitoring food quality and temperature, and operating kitchen equipment safely. Team members also maintain kitchen cleanliness, follow food-safety and sanitation guidelines, manage supplies and food rotation, collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff, and follow procedures for portion sizes, presentation, allergens, and dietary restrictions. The work takes place in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen, particularly during peak hours. The role may require evening, weekend, and holiday work and involves hot surfaces and equipment. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods and lifting up to 30–40 pounds.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain focused under pressure.
Knowledge of food-safety and sanitation procedures.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
Willingness to learn and follow kitchen protocols and procedures.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 30–40 pounds.
Comfort working in a hot and busy kitchen with hot surfaces and equipment.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a kitchen or food-preparation role is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including chopping vegetables, marinating meats, and measuring ingredients.
Follow recipes and menu specifications to ensure consistency and quality.
Help set up and organize the kitchen and ensure ingredients and tools are available and in good condition.
Cook or assist in cooking dishes according to diner menu specifications.
Monitor food during cooking to ensure correct temperatures and quality standards.
Operate grills, fryers, ovens, stovetops, and other kitchen equipment safely.
Keep the kitchen clean and organized, including countertops, equipment, and dishes.
Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and comply with food-safety requirements.
Dispose of food waste and follow waste-management protocols.
Store and handle food properly to prevent cross-contamination and maintain freshness.
Restock kitchen supplies and monitor inventory, notifying management when supplies are low.
Rotate food stock using FIFO practices to minimize waste.
Work efficiently with kitchen staff to meet customer demand and prepare food promptly.
Communicate with front-of-house staff to ensure orders are completed and delivered promptly.
Assist in training new kitchen staff when required.
Follow established cooking procedures, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
Handle allergens and dietary restrictions properly when preparing food.
Contribute to a positive and productive team atmosphere.
Provide guests with a pleasant experience in a fast-paced environment (cashier team members).