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ECKERTS INC
Back of House
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$32,841 / year median in Illinois
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Essential job functions:
- Ensure all recipes, procedures, storage, rotation and product specifications are followed on a daily basis to ensure our guests dine on high quality and safe food
- Stock your station to the manager prescribed levels in preparation to meet all of our guests' needs
- Take pride in ensuring that all food plates are presented according to Eckert's specifications
- Respond quickly and positively to any requests for re-cooks or any special requests from our guests
- Take action and communicate with a manager when product levels might be low or running out
- Maintain the highest quality and sanitation practices throughout the shift
- Always remember - hot food hot, cold food cold
- Always keep your work station and equipment clean Look for ways to minimize waste and reduce breakage of equipment and service ware
- Look for work that needs to be done and always be ready to assist any other cook that may need your help. Be sure to complete all assigned duties and work in the allotted time as prescribed by your manager
- Complete shift maintenance and duties and then check out with the manager on duty
- Must arrive to work on time, well-groomed and in clean uniform according to Eckert's dress and appearance standards Characteristics of a Successful Eckert's Back of House position:
- Great attitude
- Positive
- Upbeat
- Committed to sanitation and food safety
- Focused and determined
- Takes pride in their job
- Guest service focused Your responsibilities would include:
- Assembling food orders to completion
- Practicing speedy service
- Reading a Prep Sheet
- Staying organized and stocked
- Meeting and maintaining all food and plate specifications
- Meeting established cook-time standards