Cook - Fine Dining (Dj's Steakhouse)

Essential Functions:

• Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Ensures department adheres to all regulatory, departmental and company policies and procedures.
• Prepares and produces menu items to standards in a quick and efficient manner.
• Develops, maintains a Service Culture that ensures the delivery of Superior internal/external guest service by all team members.
• Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Responsibilities include maintaining par levels related to inventory ordering and restocking as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Prepare items such as but not limited to salads, appetizers, steaks & seafood, etc.
• Controls food production in all work areas including proper cooking methods, proper cooking times and temperature.
• Responsibilities include ensuring the safety and security of team members and guests.
• Knowledge of all promotions and events.

Education & Experience:

• Must have 3-5 years of experience in pantry, fry cook, broiler, and sauté.
• High School graduate or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Successfully complete the Food Service Sanitation training program within their first 90 days of employment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic sanitation laws of local health department skills required
• Able to work varied shifts – i.e. days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Excellent customer service skills

Physical Requirements:

• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations
• This position is working with standard kitchen equipment, in coolers & freezers, sometimes slippery floors.
• Respond to visual and aural cues
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 40#), stretch, bend, stoop and standing for long periods of time.
• Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations

***Pass a company background investigation***