Job Details

The Cook's primary responsibility is to prepare the highest quality food consistently and efficiently to Harkins' recipes and standards, as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. This cook plays an integral part in the financial success of the restaurant. It is the cook's responsibility to accurately and efficiently prepare and portion food products prior to service.

What You Will be Doing:

• Prepare menu ingredients following a recipe to produce consistent results.
• Complete daily prep list, maintain station throughout shift, follow all specifications, and stock items as needed.

• Rinse and cut raw food products.
• Portion products and follow recipes to ensure plate presentation looks great and is consistent.

• Comply consistently with portion sizes, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.

• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
• Prepare items for broiling, grilling, sautéing or other cooking methods based off recipe requirements.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handle, label, store, and rotate all products properly.
• Conduct proper temperature checks of all food and document using the appropriate standard procedures.
• Follow sanitization standards, ensure workstation stays clean and organized, and follow all food handling standards.

• Communicate promptly and courteously with all guests.
• Communicate effectively with management and staff.
• Maintain a clean working environment and follow operating checklists.
• Follow all applicable liquor laws and company policies.
• Understand and follow proper rules of hygiene and food safety measures.

What We Are Looking For:

• Preferably 1 year experience in basic kitchen preparation.

• Required to be at least 18 years of age.
• Available to work nights, holidays and/or weekends.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, loud environment and in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Required to obtain and maintain a current food handler's card and/or food safety certification.
• Requires bending, stretching, reaching, squatting, twisting, standing, walking up and down stairs and on flat surfaces, lifting (up to 50 pounds), interacting with guests and employees, problem solving, and cognitive skills.
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace and possess basic math skills, be fiscally responsible and operate a point-of-sale system.
• A professional image with an increased attention to detail, well organized and a desire to serve guests and enjoy working as part of a team.

Harkins Theatres is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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