Cook - Full-time / Part-time

Job Description

Do you have prior restaurant and/or culinary experience? Do you have considerable knowledge of the methods and practices of food preparation and service? Do you have a passion for food and the restaurant business? If so, we'd like to meet you! Our 100% fresh kitchen is challenging and very hands on, yet the fast-paced culture remains fun and energetic. Zoës offers a great opportunity to grow your hospitality career with a successful and exciting organization. 

As a Cook, your job will include: 
• the ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• ability to follow our recipes 
• following quality standards and proper presentation while serving our customers quickly 
• ensuring 100% cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen 
• cleaning of restaurant and storage areas, including mopping 

We Offer?? 
• Comprehensive Training Program 
• FREE Meals While Working 
• Balanced, Flexible Schedules 
• NO Late Nights 
• Casual Dress 
• Fun, Upbeat Environment 
• GROWTH opportunities to advance into management 

Our ideal candidate is outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic. Prior restaurant and/or culinary experience and considerable knowledge of the methods and practices of food preparation and service. He or she must be able to work in a team environment to ensure that every customer receives an uncompromising food experience. 

If this sounds like you . . . please apply today!

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE 
• Prior cooking experience strongly preferred 
• Knowledge of food, including produce, meats, cheeses, sauces, and prepared food 
• Ability to work well as part of a team 
• Ability to work efficiently to turn out meals rapidly 
• Personal cleanliness 
• Knowledge of inventory management 
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, often working on several orders at the same time 
• Understanding of safety practices and correct set up, operation, break down and cleaning of all equipment 
• Food safety certification, if mandated by state or local law 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
Must possess a keen sense of taste and smell. Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products and supplies weighing 50 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion. 

WORK CONDITIONS/HOURS 
Works with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment typical of a restaurant kitchen, including, but not limited to: flattop grill, oven, Panini press, meat slicer, mixer, food processor, dicer, and steam wells. Hours will vary and may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends and/or holidays. 


Zoës Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.