Restaurant Cook Job Description

A restaurant cook is a cook working in a commercial kitchen.

Restaurant cooks prepare and cook food in restaurants, food trucks, catering companies, and other food service establishments.

Restaurant cooks work within small teams to prepare food in large quantities.

Cooks use a variety of cooking equipment including cauldrons, stovetops, ovens, and grills.

The cooking equipment used depends upon the type of food being prepared.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Restaurant Cook to join our team! We’re a busy restaurant and we’re looking for an experienced cook to help us out. If you’re interested, please send us your resume and we’ll be in touch.

Restaurant Cook Duties:

• Prepare food according to established procedures
• Keep kitchen areas clean and sanitized
• Stock and maintain inventory
• Ensure proper refrigeration and heating
• Work with other kitchen staff to ensure quality

Restaurant Cook Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and serve foods in accordance specified recipes or food preparation standards, ensuring quality and presentation are correct
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean, sanitized, and in proper working order
• Perform other duties such as stocking, receiving, and food preparation as needed

Requirements And Skills:

• Ability to receive, prepare, package, and store food products
• Ability to read and interpret recipes and nutritional information
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, and pull heavier than 50 pounds
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

“Equal Opportunity Employer: Company Name is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all races, religions, nationalities, genders, and expressions, as well as veterans and individuals of all ages.”