Cook

Cook

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food products accurately and with minimal waste;
• Responsible for knowing and implementing all IHOP-specialized galley terminology, plating, menu items and procedures according to company standards;
• Ensures that kitchen equipment is clean and well-maintained;
• Ensures that kitchen area is clean and sanitary according to company standards and state regulated health code;
• Ensures proper sanitation and food-handling procedures;
• Ensures that service times for food are consistently met;
• Set up equipment, verify stock, and maintain a clean and sanitary work area while maintaining company sanitation standards;
• Restock, organize walk-in cooler, freezer, and dry storage areas;
• Communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors, employees, vendors and guests;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business;
• Maintain an exceptional personal record of punctuality and attendance;
• Consistently perform all duties in a responsible and efficient manner;
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

• The noise level in the work environment is high;
• This job operates in a restaurant environment. 
• Work environment entails a fast-paced interaction with the public for extended periods of time;
• Work environment entails sharing workspace with others and interaction with other staff;
• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals;
• Work environment involves constant exposure to food allergens such as milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, and soy;
• Work involves constant exposure to extreme temperatures such as high heat from griddles, stoves, fryers, and cold from walk-in cooler and freezer;
• Work involves moderate exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises; and
• Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm may be present in foods or beverages sold or served here.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent reaching above waist, chest and shoulder level as well as and reaching below waist level;
• Frequent to continuous need for manual dexterity of both hands and wrists (pushing, pulling, handling, gripping, fine finger controls, etc.);
• Continuous standing on hard surfaces for many tasks;
• Frequent twisting and hip flexion while walking and maneuvering the kitchen for all tasks;
• Frequent exposure to cold/ below freezing and high heat temperatures (walk-in refrigerator, freezers, and ovens);
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (at least 8 hours);
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds;
• Bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping for various activities throughout the shift;
• Climbing on step stools for cleaning projects as needed.

Experience

• Extensive knowledge of food, beverage, and service industry; and
• One year or more related experience and/or training as a cook.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.