Restaurant Cook 2

Restaurant Cook 2

Great Wolf Lodge

Gurnee, IL 60031

Posted 8 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Restaurant, Food Services
  • Job Description

    Restaurant Cook 2

    Pay: $0 per hour

    At Great Wolf, theRestaurant Cook 2works in a fast paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Restaurant Cook 2 prepares food in accordance with recipes set by the executive chef, ensuring meal quality and guest satisfaction.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    • Ensure the daily operation of the back of house adheres to operating procedure guidelines
    • Perform food preparation tasks for all fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, etc. used in recipes
    • Prepare all food items per recipe guidelines, tasting and adjusting for flavor with assistance of chef
    • Ensure back of house area adheres to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service
    • Maintain appropriate levels of necessary dishes and utensils; keep all dishware used in cooking and serving clean and sanitary at all times
    • Monitor supply levels in back of house area and replenish as necessary
    • Monitor equipment operation, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, maintain supplies, and call for repairs as necessary
    • Ensure compliance with all food-handling and sanitation regulations

    Basic Qualifications & Skills

    • Some High School education or equivalent
    • Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed
    • Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen

    Desired Qualifications & Traits

    • Enrollment in, or willingness to work towards culinary degree
    • Previous cook experience
    • Understanding of sanitation-related issues and knowledge of precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment
    • Proven teamwork
    • Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
    • Enthusiastic and positive energy

    Physical Requirements

    • Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
    • Able to bend, stretch, and twist
    • Able to stand for long periods of time
  • Candidate Profile

    Qualification High School