Communication Skills, Computer Workstations, Cook Dishes, Customer Support/Service, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, FIFO, Fast Food, Food Production, Food Safety, Food Services, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Safety Process, Team Player
LOCATION
Lexington, TN
POSTED
4 days ago
Job Title: Cook/Back of House RepresentativeGeneral Description of Job:A cook directly supports all Zaxby's managers and team members and actively personifies the Zaxby's missions statement, core values, and company culture. A cook performs kitchen activities with the goal of creating an excellent guest experience through the preparation of excellent food. A cook is accountable for maintaining the highest standard of safe food preparation and high quality service while conscious to do so in a quick manner with excellent presentation. A cook maintains a positive attitude and a willingness to learn in a teamwork environment. A cook constantly strives for efficient kitchen operations, yet clearly understands the job's priorities and always puts the customer's direct needs first. A cook communicates well with all employees and is responsive to management supervision and objective feedback.Job Activities:* Sets up and closes kitchen for total operational functionality of shift and following shift.* Prepares all items on kitchen prep list following Zaxby's training procedures to ensure all food items are fully stocked for a shift.* Understands every kitchen station and follows all Zaxby's cooking procedures to ensure safe service of high quality food.* Work on the center-line of food production whereas to guarantee high quality food and customer service that is fast and presented in the correct manner.* Follows the FIFO inventory procedures, properly labels all prepared food items, and knows where all kitchen items are located.* Ensures that necessary kitchen utensils and equipment are properly positioned throughout shift for use by all team members.* Able to correctly complete all daily BOH maintenance procedures and helps with completing weekly and monthly maintenance.* Maintains a clean work station throughout the shift and aids other team members in this task when needed.* Completes the BOH checklist for assigned workstation and openly assists other BOH team members in this process.* Washes dishes so the next shift will be fully prepared for starting kitchen operations.* Disposes of all accumulated trash and boxes to the appropriate bins during a shift and cleans dumpster area when necessary.Equipment Utilized:* Conscious of safe usage/storage of all hazardous chemicals used to clean BOH area.* Knows the correct and safe procedures for using and maintaining kitchen equipment such as fryers, grills, hot holding bins, and other kitchen equipment.* Safely uses all food preparation equipment including knives, peelers, lettuce choppers, tomato and lemon slicers, and any other potentially hazardous objects.General Qualification Requirements:* Exemplifies honesty and integrity thru actions and demonstrates a clear alignment with Zaxby's mission statement, core values, and company culture to encourage personal growth, the growth of others, and the building of meaningful relationships.* Can work in a fast- paced environment and willingly help team-based environment.* Able to interact with 4-8 team members and contribute to a positive team-based environment.* Willing to listen, learn, and continuously practice correct BOH procedures.* Punctual, dependable, and with reliable transportation for completing each assigned shift.* Understands Zaxby's safety policies and procedures including necessary MSDS information.* Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to stand for extended periods if time.