Job Description

Job Title: Cook

Department: Restaurant Operations

Reports To: Shift Leaders, Assistant Managers and General Managers

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

SUMMARY

This Golden Chick location is expanding and looking for Cooks to join our team. We have values, vision, and a brand purpose for the future. If you would like to grow with us, then apply to be a part of our team. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up workstations with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Ensures all foods are prepared according to guidelines using only approved ingredients and processes
• Handles raw chicken in a safe manner at all times and prevents cross contamination
• Fries and bakes chicken
• Will work around hot oil and must closely follow all safety policies
• Safely utilizes a variety of utensils and cooking equipment
• Complies with established cooking methods, quality standards and food safety policies/practices
• Follows all chemical safety guidelines
• Discards ingredients/products that have expired or do not meet quality standards
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products
• Looks for opportunities to assist fellow team members in an enthusiastic manner
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Less than high school education, GED, or high school degree 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to comprehend simple instructions. 

COMPUTER SKILLS

No skills are required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must obtain State Food Handler certification within 60 days of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat from cooking equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees will be expected to purchase non-slip shoes due to wet, slippery floors and can purchase through the company at a discount.

ABOUT GOLDEN

Golden Chick is one of the fastest growing restaurant brands in the U.S. and was recognized as one of the very top brands in the country by Nation’s Restaurant News. Big things are planned for the little brand that started in San Marcos back in 1967. Come join our team and reach your maximum career potential. www.goldenchick.com