Short Order Cook Friday and Saturday nights, Saturday and Sunday Morning Breakfast
Job Description:
As a Short Order Cook, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring efficient food preparation and timely service in our small restaurant. Your focus will be on quick, simple, and delicious meals. Here are the key responsibilities and requirements:
1. Food Preparation:
o Taking Orders: Receive customer orders and prepare food according to their specifications.
o Grilling, Cooking, and Frying: Handle various cooking methods to prepare dishes promptly.
o Garnishing: Add finishing touches to items like hamburgers and other meats.
o Simple Food Prep: Slice meats, vegetables, and other ingredients.
2. Work Order Management:
o Timely Service: Plan and manage work orders to ensure all items are finished and served simultaneously.
o Multitasking: Work efficiently during busy periods.
o Standing: Be prepared to stand for extended periods.
3. Customer Interaction:
o Serving Dishes: Plate food and serve it to customers.
o Billing: Accept payments and provide change.
o Order Accuracy: Ensure orders match customer specifications.
4. Kitchen Maintenance:
o Cleanliness: Keep food preparation areas clean and organized.
o Stock Management: Order and stock kitchen supplies.
o Food Rotation: Monitor food freshness and date-stamp items in coolers.
Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Training: On-the-job training in food preparation and sanitation techniques.
Skills:
o Time Management: Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
o Communication: Strong communication and teamwork skills.
o Manual Dexterity: Precise handling of utensils and ingredients.
o Taste Sensitivity: A good sense of taste for quality control.
Remember, as a Short Order Cook, you’ll contribute to our restaurant’s success by delivering tasty meals with speed and accuracy!
