Cook II - Food Court

**Role Responsibilities**: - Communicates with fellow team members, line cooks and expeditors concerning menu item availability and preparedness. - Responsible for fast and sanitary preparation of all menu items following established recipes and standards. - Ensure team members to clean their areas as they perform their duties and assist with cleaning in other areas. - Cross-train those within your department while encouraging, reinforcing and supporting your team members. - Controls food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature, ensuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared food and leftovers. - Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity. - Oversees proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment. - Able to provide relief assist Sous Chefs while providing assistance in all kitchen areas and other duties as assigned. - Recognizes and corrects any product discrepancies and variations in quality, standards and specifications. - Completes station checklist and par sheets one hour prior to completion of shift. - Prepares for rush period of work without getting behind and control’s waste at end of service. - Assist Cook III and Sous Chef with operation of Kitchen, properly execute all duties and assignments. **PERKS AND BENEFITS FOR BEING A TEAM MEMBER AT JACK:** - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Life and Disability Insurance - Free Parking - Generous Paid Time Off Plan - Discounted Team Member Meals - Education Assistance up to $3,600 a year - 401(k) Savings Plan and Match - Paid Breaks **Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:** - Must be able to work independently. - Must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time (4 hours). - Must be able to maneuver throughout all areas of the property and from floor to floor either by stairways (minimum of 20 steps) or escalator. - Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; and, have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and kneel. - Respond to visual and aural cues. - Must have the manual dexterity to operate a computer and other necessary office equipment. - Must be able to tolerate areas containing dust, loud noises and bright lights. - Must be able to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays as needed. - Ability to simultaneously manage several projects, and not be frustrated by changing priorities and unforeseen obstacles to achieving objectives. - Ability to speak distinctly and persuasively. - Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English **Education & Experience Requirements:** - High School Diploma or equivalent required. - Minimum 3 years previous experience in culinary cooking/preparation. - Must have excellent leadership and customer service/communication skills. - Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment. - Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift, including holidays and weekends. - Must present a well-groomed appearance. - Must be 21 years of age. **License Requirements** - None