Grill Cook

Job Description

Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, and grill for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and occasionally Special/Catered Events. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Ideal may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Sets up and breaks down the grill station
• Knowledge of preparing meat according to recipients
• Cooks items according to the specified cook times to ensure that they are safe for customer consumption
• Uses the correct portions when cutting and serving items
• Anticipates peak and non-peak service times; batch cooks food items accordingly
• Responsible for the appearance of all Meats on the food line
• Adheres to the weekly/monthly cleaning schedules by completing the assigned tasks
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils used for grilling
• Operates and cleans grill station (flat-top grill, char grill, hood vents, fryers, etc.)
• Safely operates a meat slicer and executes proper knife handling
• Participates in all Safety Trainings and Department Training as required by Ideal
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and a fast learner
• Weekend (including Sundays!) availability is required
• Must have reliable transportation
• Two years of high-volume restaurant experience is preferred but not required