Cook Wendy's I-95 John F Kennedy Memorial Highway, Aberdeen, MD 21001

Job Description

"Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.

2. Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.

3. Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.

4. Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.

5. Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.

6. Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.

7. Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.

8. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.

9. Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.

10. Assists in the receiving of products and stock/replenish items correctly as needed.

11. Record temperature of food items, equipment and storage products on appropriate logs.

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12. Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.

13. Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.

14. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty."

Responsibilities

• Skills and Qualifications:
• 1. Culinary studies preferred.
• 2. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a full service restaurant.
• 3. Verbal and written communication is essential, able to read, speak and understand the English language in order to read kitchen tickets, recipes, safety and OSHA compliance and training, etc.
• 4. Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• 5. Good team work approach to daily tasks"""
• Flexible Schedule
• Holiday Pay
• 40 hours Sick pay
• Meals covered per shift worked
• New Pair of Shoes every 6 months
• Uniforms Provided
• Referral Bonuses
• Potential for Growth at a national level
• On the Job Training
• Company paid life insurance
• Birthday Recognition
• Rewards & Recognition
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits (FTE’s only)
• Voluntary 401(k) Participation
• Great work environment!