Restaurant Cook - Benchmark Restaurant Group

Description

Come and join a rapidly growing local restaurant group!

Benchmark Restaurant Group is currently seeking RESTAURANT COOKS to join our team at several of our locations including Benchmark Restaurant, Claude's Prime Seafood, and Harbor Town Tavern!

Restaurant Cooks are key members of our team! Restaurant Cooks prepare the meals that our customers love. The Cooks are responsible for preparing meal ingredients, dishes, and condiments, and other items as directed by senior culinary staff.

At Benchmark Restaurant Group, we strive to change the standards for our industry. Members of our team can expect:

• Professional Team Members - We work alongside others that share our same passion for excellence!
• Excellent Pay and Benefits for Full-Time Employees - We strive to be the best for both our customers and each other. Team members can expect excellent wages and full benefits for full-time employees.
• Work / Life Balance - We do not live to work. We work to live! Family is the heart of our business and we are dedicated and passionate about providing a work life balance.
• Bright Futures - We develop our team to be the next leaders for future projects!

The ideal candidate will be motivated and hard working with a passion for customer service! The Benchmark Restaurant Group prides itself in delivering an exceptional experience to both customers and employees. We are looking for both SEASONED professionals as well as UP & COMERS!

Success at Benchmark Restaurant Groups is not difficult as we all work together as a team. If you are interested in joining the Benchmark Family we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

Job Outline:

• Pares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

Experience and Education:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
• Prior related experience preferred.

Location and Travel:

• This position is expected to work on-site at the restaurant location.
• Travel to additional restaurant locations may be required depending on business needs.

Position Type & Expected Hours of Work:

• Hours worked per day and week will vary depending on business needs. Evenings and weekends may be required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds as required.
• Must be able to lift form floor to shoulder consistently.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds overhead.
• Must be able to twist and reach frequently.
• Must be able to grasp, move and manipulate objects consistently.