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Cook - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids, Michigan |
About this job
Cooks | Join Our Crooked Goose Team
Are you looking to develop your culinary experience and make up to $14 an hour?
Our Company: In addition to owning over 160 Wendy's restaurants in 7 states, Meritage Hospitality Group owns and operates four Michigan-based Casual Dining concepts including Crooked Goose, Twisted Rooster, Freighters Eatery & Taproom, and our newest concept, Wheelhouse Kitchen & Cocktails. Crooked Goose features old-school tavern favorites with a twist, created by our dynamic culinary team using the freshest local ingredients. We currently have openings for entry-level and experienced Cooks.
Our Cooks are responsible for food production and preparation in addition to a la carte cooking according to company guidelines and standards. We have 3 levels of Cooks with training opportunities for entry-level Cooks to advance and receive merit increases toward Cook level 2 and 3. Our level 3 Cooks have the opportunity to work toward salaried positions including Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef and Executive Chef!
POSITION SUMMARY
Job Title: Cook 1, 2 and 3 (depending on education and experience)
Reports to: Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager
Location: Walker, Michigan
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
Culinary degree or equivalent experience required for level 3 Cooks
Experience:
Cook 1 - Willing to train
Cook 2 - Cook 1 experience
Cook 3 - Cook 1 and 2 experience and ability to obtain Food Handler Card. High volume Steakhouse Broiler Cooks must have expertise in cooking steak to temperature using a drawer broiler
Skills: All Cooks must have the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions and policies in English, and maintain positive communication with customers and coworkers
Compensation: Hourly pay, day and evening shifts available, meal discounts, uniform, full-time opportunities include health benefits, and a fast-paced work environment with growth potential!
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
COOK 1
Skills: All Cooks must have the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions and policies in English, and maintain positive communication with customers and coworkers
Compensation: Hourly pay, day and evening shifts available, meal discounts, uniform, full-time opportunities include health benefits, and a fast-paced work environment with growth potential!
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
COOK 1
- Perform basic knife skills (i.e. slice, dice, julienne) in the preparation and production of food items.
- Prepare and produce items according to established standards in kitchens as assigned.
- Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment, and general kitchen areas.
- Provide support to the front line, following guidelines provided by Management team.
- Properly and safely store food and chemicals.
- Perform according to HACCP, OSHA and sanitation guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform the following cooking procedures in outlet kitchens: sauté, grilling, and roasting.
- Prepare and produce baked goods and pastry items according to established standards in pastry kitchens, as assigned.
- Perform basic to more advanced knife skills (i.e. slice, julienne, dice, batonnet, tourne) in the preparation and production of food items.
- Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment and general kitchen areas.
- Read tickets from the printer and produce product as described by Manager and as shown in information books provided.
- Provide support to the front line, following guidelines provided by Management team.
- Perform according to HACCP, OSHA and sanitation guidelines.
- Properly and safely store food and chemicals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform the following cooking procedures in the outlet kitchen: Sautee, Braising, Wood Fire Grilling, Fry, Blanching, Emulsifying, Flat Bread Oven baking, Poaching, and Steaming.
- Perform the following baking procedures in the pastry kitchen: baking, measuring, tempering and proofing.
- Perform advanced knife skills (i.e. roll cut, brunoise, macedoine) in the preparation and production of food items.
- Communicate timing with other stations to ensure all food is ready at the same time for each order.
- Ensure accurate delivery of food in banquets.
- Produce food according to recipe cards and established plate presentations.
- Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment and general kitchen areas.
- Provide support to the front line, following guidelines provided by Management team.
- Perform according to HACCP, OSHA and sanitation guidelines.
- Ability to work at each station in the kitchen.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working in the Back of House, primarily at food preparation stations, cleaning stations, as well as stocking and organizing coolers and freezer. This role will require the ability to handle physical demands of the job including long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting/carrying over 25lbs.
HOW TO APPLY: Click on the APPLY NOW button and be sure to attach your work experience or resume. Please introduce yourself in the cover letter box by telling us why you want this role with us!
Meritage Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer