Line Cook - Full-time / Part-time

NOTICE: DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RESPONSES FROM THIS JOB POSTING, ONLY CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INITIAL PHONE INTERVIEW.

REQUIRED - Must already have or complete ServeSafe Handling Certification within 30 days of hire

At IHOP, our cooks’ primary focus is to properly and efficiently prepare and present all food items to be served, including accommodating any guest special request to IHOP's high quality standards. Our cooks are experts, while maintaining kitchen cleanliness, speed, and efficiency in order to
support IHOP’s missions and values.

Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Follow all IHOP's Standard Operating Procedures to properly and efficiently prep/prepare all hot and cold food to IHOP's standards
• Work as a team with the management staff by performing routine cleaning and basic upkeep of the front and the back of the house
• Perform general duties associated with setting up and breaking down stations throughout the kitchen and restaurant to start or close a shift as directed
• Rotate, label, and date all product to minimize waste and spoilage
• Maintain all kitchen equipment in clean working order at all times
• Practice safe work habits to avoid injury to self and others
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Cooks spend the majority of their time in the kitchen. Frequent work includes hot ranges, walk-in freezers and coolers. Business level requires a fast work pace. Must be able to work under pressure.
• Able to move short distances throughout the shift. Bending, stooping, reaching, and pushing may be required to perform routine tasks. Constantly required to handle and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. over moderate to long distances using hand trucks and carts.*

*Must have Line Cook experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

COVID-19 considerations:
IHOP is following all of the recommended guidelines provided by the New
Jersey Department of Health and the CDC.

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Hours
• Extensive Training
• Meal Discounts
• Real Advancement Opportunities