SHORT ORDER COOK
Basic Job Description
Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. Generally working on several orders at once, getting them all out as quickly as possible for customers to company standards.
Job Duties and Tasks
Clean and stock, maintain food preparation equipment and work areas before, during and after shift. Run items through dishwasher and use a 3-compartment sink. Equipment operation includes proper operation of a flat top grill, deep fryer, TurboChef convection oven, microwave, or other simple food preparation methods. Ability to measure and weigh ingredients, monitor food for freshness and safety, maintain a clean kitchen and store ingredients properly.
Ability to prepare and cook foods that require short preparation times, paying attention to customer requirements. Plan and time the work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time. Ability to grill, cook, and fry simple foods such as French fries and other appetizers, eggs, burgers, quesadillas, wraps and more. Properly portion and garnish dishes for quantity and presentation as trained per company policy.
Basic kitchen knowledge is required to complete most tasks and food preparation methods. Formal education is not required. If hired, an active ServSafe Food Handling Safety Certificate is required for this position within first 30 days of employment. Experience in catering/events is a PLUS!
Job Activities
Ideal candidate should be attentive to detail and be able to make observations and act upon those observations to complete the food orders in the most efficient manner.
The performance of general physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing a stepladder, lifting, walking, standing for long periods of time, stooping and bending regularly during cooking and daily equipment cleaning tasks.
Skills & Abilities Needed for Short Order Cook
Time Management & Coordination, Attention to Detail, Active Listening and Learning, Judgment for Problem Solving, Service Oriented, Troubleshooting Abilities, Ability to Speak Clearly & Effectively, Personal Performance Assessment to Make Improvements, Reading Comprehension/Reading & Communicating Ticket Orders in English
Compensation
Circle Bowl & Entertainment offers a generous and competitive non-exempt hourly wage for short order cooks. Pay is BASED ON EXPERIENCE but starts at approximately $19+ per hour. We offer employee meal and bowling discounts and a bi-weekly payroll with direct deposit.
Hours/Availability
Candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule (to be discussed) of approximately 20-30 hours per week to start consisting of mainly weekday afternoon/evenings and weekends. Some day time availability is required for events and holiday season & schools breaks. Please include your experience/resume and work availability when applying.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- please list your day to day availability
Experience:
- line cook: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Piscataway, NJ 08854 (Required)
Work Location: In person
