Cook (Part-time)

At American Girl, our vision is "Creating the Future of Play". We strive to achieve this vision primarily through our creative and enthusiastic employees who DARE to be innovative, and THRIVE in a friendly and fast-paced environment. American Girl is committed to developing employees and supporting their career goals, helping them GROW with a host of meaningful experiences and learning opportunities. And by promoting a culture of BALANCE that emphasizes working passionately and taking time to play often, we are proud of how our employees LEAD by example in all that they do!


Job Description

We’re looking for dynamic individuals as Cooks to produce high-quality food and beverages and deliver outstanding dining experience to our Bistro guests . If you thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while remaining positive and upbeat, have exceptional communication skills, and can handle customer issues and requests graciously and on a timely basis, we want to hear from you.

Your impact:

• Partners with kitchen team and management to complete daily line set up and adhere to station chart positions and quantities.
• Follows recipe specs to guidelines. Ability to attractively arrange and garnish dishes to restaurant standards.
• Complete station prep tasks as required prior to start of shift as well as side duties as assigned.
• Knowledgeable about menu items and takes part in new menu rollouts.
• Delivers quality products and presentations within timing goals set by the Kitchen Manager.
• Willing to accept direction, feedback, and offer support in the Kitchen.
• Follow guidelines for restocking and closing procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing all equipment.
• Follows procedures related to food quality, stock rotation, and proper storage.
• Maintains all required checklists, including but not limited to, prep lists, line checks, PHF forms, and all equipment temperature logs.

You have:

• TRUST
  • A person of character and conviction who can be trusted, without fail, to deliver on promises
  • Holds themselves, their teams and Mattel to a very high standard for open and honest work practices
  • Is an stakeholder in Mattel’s success, advocating on the company’s behalf
• TEAM BUILDER
  • Leads with a builder-mentality, ideating, recognizing and incorporating the best ideas from throughout their team
  • Can effectively lead a team to consensus
  • Team player who is magnetic, accessible and encourages multiple viewpoints on the path to the most effective solution
• ACCOUNTABILITY
  • Takes personal ownership for delivering and exceeding their commitments
  • Holds self, team, and partners to the highest standard for performance necessary for the achievement of results
  • Embodies and fosters a play to win and win to grow mindset, even on the toughest projects

Experience, Education & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be willing to work a flexible retail schedule, including days, nights and weekends.
• Physically demanding position; strength, mobility and dexterity needed. May be required to perform diverse physical tasks, including constant standing and walking, heavy lifting (30-50 lbs), etc.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School degree, as well as an accredited or recognized culinary school, college or institution preferred.
• Certified in local food preparation safety and sanitation standards.
• At least 1 year of previous work experience in a fast paced, high energy kitchen is preferred.
• Must have good knife skills and know how to grill, broil and roast meats, fish and poultry to order.
• Experience working with children, preferred.

About Us
ABOUT US
American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT, /careers ), the world's leading toy company. Since its inception in 1986, American Girl has been devoted to celebrating girls ages 3 to 12 through age-appropriate, high-quality dolls and accessories, books, clothes, movies, and unforgettable experiences. Best-selling lines include My American Girl®, Girl of the Year®, Bitty Baby®, and its classic historical characters. Headquartered in Middleton, WI, the company sells products exclusively through its award-winning catalogue, on , and in its experiential retail stores. By inspiring girls to be their best, American Girl has earned the loyalty of millions of girls and the praise and trust of parents and educators.