Morning, Lunch, and Evening Cooks
Location: The Georgetown Owl Market & Saloon
Main Street, Georgetown/Redding CT
Position Type: Part-time or Full-time
About Us: The Georgetown Owl is a new, soon-to-open small restaurant and food market located on Main Street in Georgetown, Connecticut, a charming village in Redding. Our restaurant will serve unique American dishes, and the market will feature breakfast and lunch sandwiches and prepared foods.
Position Overview: We are seeking experienced cooks for morning, lunch, and evening shifts in both the market and the restaurant.
Cook Job Description
The cooks will prepare meals and follow establishment recipes. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to restaurant menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff, and deliver food in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred.
Cook Duties and Responsibilities:
Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations
Preparing ingredients for shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift
Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system
Cooking order according to food health and safety standards
Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
Handling multiple food orders at one time
Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
Dressing order for presentation
Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides
Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner
Storing all food properly
Sanitizing and cleaning work stations and utensils
Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed
Cook Requirements and Qualifications:
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Physical endurance to stand for entire shift
Self-motivated and self-directed
Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks
Able to quickly memorize complex or multiple orders
And other duties as assigned
High school degree or equivalent
Previous experience as a busboy, washer, waiter, cook, or relevant work experience
Legally able to work in establishments that serve alcohol
Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends
Able to bend, move, and lift up to 50 pounds or more
Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to lift up to 50 pounds or more
Able to read and write
