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Job Title: Cook

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cook to join our team. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, ensuring that the food is of high quality, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, excellent culinary skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts
Ensure that all food is of high quality and meets our standards
Follow recipes and cooking techniques to ensure consistency
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and report any issues to management
Assist with inventory management and ordering of supplies
Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure that all orders are prepared and served in a timely manner
Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Cook
Excellent culinary skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Ability to follow recipes and cooking techniques
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines
Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent
Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred
Previous experience in a restaurant or food service environment

Working Conditions: The Cook will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, standing for extended periods of time and working with hot equipment and sharp knives. The position may require working evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Salary: The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience.

The 10 Best Cook job descriptions that produced quality job applicants.

Job description for Cook in Philadelphia, PA

Applications: 367
Job boards: Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Snagajob, Recruit Net

Cook for Chick-fil-A Duane Pierce in Philadelphia. This is a Cook description.
Main Responsibilities of a Cook:

● Preparing workstations, cooking ingredients, and kitchen equipment for cooking.
● Cooking and arranging food.

Cook Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced cook to fill a vacant spot in our ...Read more

Job description for Cook in San Antonio, TX

Applications: 276
Job boards: Posted on Indeed, Linkedin, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Craigslist, Indeed Sponsored, ZipRecruiter Sponsored, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Job Inventory, Trovit, Trovit Singapore, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Snagajob, Recruit Net

Cook for Bob's Steak & Chop House in San Antonio. This is a Cook description.

Cook Job Description:

We are now accepting applications for an experienced cook to join our kitchen team and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant.

We are seeking a skilled, organized, and ...Read more

Job description for Cook in Little Rock, AR

Applications: 259
Job boards: Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Craigslist, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Job Inventory, Trovit, Trovit Singapore, Jobcase, Snagajob, Recruit Net

Chef for Gourmet Services in Little Rock. This is a Cook description.

Directly responsible to instruct and monitor the production staff in the preparation of all foods for service for both the boarding students and all catered functions. This employee should maintain a direct line of communication to the Food Service ...Read more

Director and Assistant Food Service Director.

Line of Communication:

The Chef should report directly to the Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director. Communication should not be directed to Gourmet Services, Inc. corporate office of your respective client.

Responsibilities:

Ensure strict compliance with standardized recipes and the weekly menu cycles.
Ensure the proper setup and garnishment of the serving line.
Assist the line servers in the taste panel.
Prepare and/or monitor all food production.
Communicate with customers to determine level of satisfaction.
Ensure strict adherence is maintained to the cleaning schedules.
Assist the Food Production Manager in completing daily and weekly production reports on a timely basis.
Keep the Food Service Director informed about the daily schedule.
Make recommendations concerning the production department and the menu cycle in the weekly management committee meetings.
Assist the Food Production Manager with unit purchasing,.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Food Service Director or Assistant Food Service Director.

Requirement:

• This position may require bending, stooping, lifting, continuous standing or walking

Line of Communication

The Chef should report directly to the Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director. Communication should not be directed to Gourmet Services, Inc. corporate office of your respective client.

Responsibilities

Ensure strict compliance with standardized recipes and the weekly menu cycles. Ensure the proper setup and garnishment of the serving line. Assist the line servers in the taste panel. Prepare and/or monitor all food production. Communicate with customers to determine level of satisfaction. Ensure strict adherence is maintained to the cleaning schedules. Assist the Food Production Manager in completing daily and weekly production reports on a timely basis. Keep the Food Service Director informed about the daily schedule. Make recommendations concerning the production department and the menu cycle in the weekly management committee meetings. Assist the Food Production Manager with unit purchasing,. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Food Service Director or Assistant Food Service Director.

Requirement

• This position may require bending, stooping, lifting, continuous standing or walking Read less

Job description for Cook in Little Rock, AR

Applications: 143
Job boards: Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Snagajob, Recruit Net

Cooks for Gourmet Services in Little Rock. This is a Cook description.

We are looking for skilled Cooks to prepare delicious meals according to menu. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt ...Read more

in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is important.

Line of Communication:

This employee should maintain a direct line of communication to the Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure strict compliance with standardized recipes.
• Ensure the proper setup and garnishment of the serving line.
• Assist the line servers in the taste panel.
• Prepare and/or monitor all food production.
• Communicate with customers to determine level of satisfaction.
• Ensures safe and sanitary practices are adhered to in accordance with company and facility policies.
• Follows all proper food safety procedures during preparation and cooking including maintaining all logs and labels.
• Ensures that all food is cooked and served at the correct temperature at all times.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently, effectively, and professionally at all times.
• Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning of equipment throughout shift.
• Clean and sanitize all required equipment and tools as required: daily, weekly and monthly.
• Confirm compliance with all sanitation and health and safety standards.
• Assist the Food Production Manager in completing daily and weekly production reports on a timely basis.
• Perform morning kitchen set up and/or evening shut down duties.
• Reports damaged and inoperable equipment(s) to manager on duty.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Senior Management.

Requirement:

• Strong communication abilities, with employees, and customers
• Problem solving capabilities and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment.
• Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service.
• Must have the ability to multi-task with strong time management strengths
• Must have a solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related processes
• 2+ years experience required.

• This position may require bending, stooping, lifting, continuous standing or walking.

Line of Communication

This employee should maintain a direct line of communication to the Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict compliance with standardized recipes. • Ensure the proper setup and garnishment of the serving line. • Assist the line servers in the taste panel. • Prepare and/or monitor all food production. • Communicate with customers to determine level of satisfaction. • Ensures safe and sanitary practices are adhered to in accordance with company and facility policies. • Follows all proper food safety procedures during preparation and cooking including maintaining all logs and labels. • Ensures that all food is cooked and served at the correct temperature at all times. • Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently, effectively, and professionally at all times. • Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning of equipment throughout shift. • Clean and sanitize all required equipment and tools as required: daily, weekly and monthly. • Confirm compliance with all sanitation and health and safety standards. • Assist the Food Production Manager in completing daily and weekly production reports on a timely basis. • Perform morning kitchen set up and/or evening shut down duties. • Reports damaged and inoperable equipment(s) to manager on duty. • Perform additional duties as assigned by Senior Management.

Requirement

• Strong communication abilities, with employees, and customers • Problem solving capabilities and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment. • Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service. • Must have the ability to multi-task with strong time management strengths • Must have a solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related processes • 2+ years experience required. • This position may require bending, stooping, lifting, continuous standing or walking. Read less

Job description for Cook in Layton, UT

Applications: 128
Job boards: Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Snagajob, Recruit Net

Cook for Chick-fil-A Layton in Layton. This is a Cook description.

We are looking for an experienced cook to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant and ensuring all food safety standards and practices are consistently being maintained.

The person ...Read more

Job description for Cook in East Meadow, NY

Applications: 107
Job boards: Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Craigslist, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Trovit Singapore, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Snagajob, Recruit Net

Cook for The Halal Guys in East Meadow. This is a Cook description.

Reports To: Manager on Duty

Position Purpose:
A Halal Guys Cook is not only a position which requires safety, quality and timely preparation of food items, but also the ability to display great communication and special interaction ...Read more

with our Guests.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Prepares all the food items according to The Halal Guys SOP (Standard Operation Procedures)
• Ensures the safety and cleanliness of the equipment before cooking begins
• Guarantees 100% FOOD quality, validity, taste and safety prior to cooking & serving
• Washes all raw food products
• Properly wraps & labels all the food items for food safety and shelf-life standards
• Rotates product according to FIFO “first in, first out”
• Clean and sanitize the equipment and work tools AFTER each use
• Maintains a immaculate work area by constantly cleaning and sanitizing
• Diligent when portioning and plating all food
• Checks equipment temperatures to ensure the food items quality and safety
• Keeps all refrigerators, prep areas and storage areas cleaned and organized
• Fully knowledgeable of all the food temperature standards
• Assists in receiving items and confirms that items are of good quality & accurate quantity
• Follows the instructions of the ENTIRE Management Team
• Reports any emergency situation to the Manager on Duty
• Use teamwork when performing all daily tasks
• Be willing to work with sense of urgency and able to take initiative
• Work organized, clean, professional with a HIGH level of hospitality focus

Professionalism and Expectations:

• 100% accuracy and excellence 100% of the time at 100% volume of business
• Serves perfect food with excellent service and genuine hospitality
• Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively and professionally
• Able to troubleshoot any problems that may arise during service
• Able to learn and work all stations
• Strong leader but always a team player

TEAM = “Together Everyone Achieves More!”

Responsibilities include, but not limited to

• Prepares all the food items according to The Halal Guys SOP (Standard Operation Procedures) • Ensures the safety and cleanliness of the equipment before cooking begins • Guarantees 100% FOOD quality, validity, taste and safety prior to cooking & serving • Washes all raw food products • Properly wraps & labels all the food items for food safety and shelf-life standards • Rotates product according to FIFO “first in, first out” • Clean and sanitize the equipment and work tools AFTER each use • Maintains a immaculate work area by constantly cleaning and sanitizing • Diligent when portioning and plating all food • Checks equipment temperatures to ensure the food items quality and safety • Keeps all refrigerators, prep areas and storage areas cleaned and organized • Fully knowledgeable of all the food temperature standards • Assists in receiving items and confirms that items are of good quality & accurate quantity • Follows the instructions of the ENTIRE Management Team • Reports any emergency situation to the Manager on Duty • Use teamwork when performing all daily tasks • Be willing to work with sense of urgency and able to take initiative • Work organized, clean, professional with a HIGH level of hospitality focus

Professionalism and Expectations

• 100% accuracy and excellence 100% of the time at 100% volume of business • Serves perfect food with excellent service and genuine hospitality • Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively and professionally • Able to troubleshoot any problems that may arise during service • Able to learn and work all stations • Strong leader but always a team player TEAM = “Together Everyone Achieves More!” Read less

Job description for Cook in Orlando, FL

Applications: 107
Job boards: Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Snagajob, Recruit Net

Prep Cook for Coolgreens - Cloud Kitchen in Orlando. This is a Cook description.

Wanted, Reliable, Hard Working Prep Cook. Must be able to Multi-task and follow written instructions and recipes. Able to work Safely, Quickly and know what clean as you go means. This person must possess a positive, can ...Read more

Job description for Cook in Dallas, TX

Applications: 56
Job boards: Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Indeed Sponsored, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Snagajob, Recruit Net

Prep Cook : Coolgreens for Coolgreens Oldtown in Dallas. This is a Cook description.

ON-DEMAND PAY! ACCESS A PORTION OF YOUR PAYCHECK AFTER EACH SHIFT!

Wanted: A Reliable, hard working Prep Cook. Must be able to Multi-task and follow written instructions and recipes. Able to work Safely, Quickly and know what clean ...Read more

Job description for Cook in Atlanta, GA

Applications: 55
Job boards: Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Snagajob, Recruit Net

Cook (Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuit) for Gourmet Services in Sandy Springs. This is a Cook description.

Directly responsible for food production in a Quick Service Establishment.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Requirement:

• Strong communication skills, team player, respectable, dependable and possesses professionalism.

• Problem solving capabilities and willingness to thrive in ...Read more

a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment.

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service.

• Self motivated, can work independently, listens and follows directions.

• Must have the ability to multi-task with strong time management strengths.

• Must have a solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related processes.

This position may require bending, stooping, lifting, continuous standing or walking and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40-pounds several times per shift.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure strict compliance with standardized recipes.

• Prepare and/or monitor all food production.

• Ensures safe and sanitary practices are adhered to in accordance with company and facility policies.

• Follows all proper food safety procedures during preparation and cooking including maintaining all logs and labels.

• Ensures that all food is cooked and served at the correct temperature at all times.

• Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently, effectively, and professionally at all times.

• Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning of equipment throughout shift, proactively stays busy.

• Clean and sanitize all required equipment and tools as required: daily, weekly and monthly.

• Confirm compliance with all sanitation and health and safety standards.

• May assist in taking inventory.

• May assist in verifying deliveries.

• Perform morning kitchen set up and/or evening shut down duties.

• Reports damaged and inoperable equipment(s) to manager on duty.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict compliance with standardized recipes.

• Prepare and/or monitor all food production.

• Ensures safe and sanitary practices are adhered to in accordance with company and facility policies.

• Follows all proper food safety procedures during preparation and cooking including maintaining all logs and labels.

• Ensures that all food is cooked and served at the correct temperature at all times.

• Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently, effectively, and professionally at all times.

• Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning of equipment throughout shift, proactively stays busy.

• Clean and sanitize all required equipment and tools as required: daily, weekly and monthly.

• Confirm compliance with all sanitation and health and safety standards.

• May assist in taking inventory.

• May assist in verifying deliveries.

• Perform morning kitchen set up and/or evening shut down duties.

• Reports damaged and inoperable equipment(s) to manager on duty.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.

Requirement

• Strong communication skills, team player, respectable, dependable and possesses professionalism.

• Problem solving capabilities and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment.

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service.

• Self motivated, can work independently, listens and follows directions.

• Must have the ability to multi-task with strong time management strengths.

• Must have a solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related processes.

This position may require bending, stooping, lifting, continuous standing or walking and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40-pounds several times per shift.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Read less

Job description for Cook in Little Rock, AR

Applications: 34
Job boards: Posted on Indeed, Monster, Jobcase, Snagajob, Recruit Net

Executive Chef for Gourmet Services in Little Rock. This is a Cook description.

Directly responsible to instruct and monitor the production staff in the preparation of all foods for service. This employee will maintain complete control of the kitchen.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

401K

Requirement:

Must be ACF Certified Executive Chef ...Read more

Frequently Asked Questions about hiring a Cook

What is the best way to find and hire a Cook near me?

Online job boards are the best place to find qualified Cook applicants. Employers posting their Cook job on Indeed get about 17 applications from that board on average.

Which job boards should I post on to find Cook applicants?

You should post to multiple job boards at once. The most successful job postings for a Cook are on Indeed – but on average, employers post to 9 boards at the same time, using tools like Workstream. Publishing to multiple job boards at once helps you get your first applicant in 16 hours on average, which is shorter than the national average for Cook positions.

What's the best way to communicate with applicants looking for a Cook role?

SMS has 100% open rates which is higher than phone call or Email. Text to hire today!

Is it OK to text Cook job applicants?

Hourly paid workers, such as Cooks are actually more engaged when texting about jobs. We have found that text messages are 179% better than email at getting an applicant's response. Have a look at Workstream, which automates the process of texting and uses a phone number specifically assigned to your job post so you don’t have to use your personal phone.

Can I use a different phone number to engage Cook applicants via text message?

Yes, tools such as Workstream provide custom phone numbers that allow employers to engage with applicants through their tool without having to use a personal or business cell phone.

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Cook Job Descriptions

Cook Job Description Template

The 10 Best Cook job descriptions that produced quality job applicants.

Frequently Asked Questions about hiring a Cook

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