Cook

_*Full Job Description:*_ *Cook: Pay begins at $16 an hour.
Shift is Wednesday through Friday from 9 am to 4pm.
Compensation is* *determined by the* *employee's skills, knowledge, experience, availability, and performance.
Must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Candidates with open availability will receive preferred consideration.
* The Chicken Barn is a key figure in both Modesto's culture and history, that thrives thanks to our loyal customers of the central valley.
We take pride in and are known for the quality, larger quantity, and freshness of our product and strive to uphold these expectations for our guests.
In addition, we aspire to create a joyful and hospitable environment where customers may enjoy their meals and overall experience.
*Quick Job Summary:* We are looking for a hard-working and reliable cook.
At The Chicken Barn, a cook's role is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to work with a company that not only has aspirations to grow and expand across the nation but to also positively reshape the quick-service industry.
Cook's not only gain lifelong skills while employed with the Chicken Barn, but they have the opportunity to work alongside the owners, collectively sharing ideas and contributing to the history-making and expansion of our company.
A Cook's responsibilities include: * Following recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients * Ensuring ingredients and final products are fresh * Frying, grilling and preparing chicken, vegetables, and other foods * Make sure warmers are fully stocked at all times * Maintaining a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment, and dishes properly to avoid cross-contamination * Handle and store ingredients and food properly * Maintain food safety and sanitation standards * Follow all rules and regulations from the health department * Use caution at all times to ensure safety If you are someone who has experience in the food industry and is a reliable, hardworking individual with excellent team management skills, we’d like to meet you.
Ultimately, you will help us create a memorable dining experience for our guests and increase our profitability.
*Team Member Qualities We Value (What We Look For):* * Team Oriented: treats everyone with respect and is always looking to help and encourage those around them * Reliable: will show up to work on time, and when scheduled * Honest: does not lie, tells the truth * Hospitable: team members ensure that guests feel cared for by going above and beyond expectations.
Treating guests with utmost kindness and care.
* Joyful: genuinely enjoys showing up to work.
Loves leading employees and serving others * Outgoing: will walk up to customers while they are seated to check in with them and make sure they are receiving top-notch service.
* Encouraging: is quick to celebrate employees when they accomplish a task, always looking to lift up those around them *Responsibilities & Duties* * Makes sure warmers are fully stocked at all times * Drops food when a manager asks into the fryer/grill * Communicates clearly and effectively with team members * Reports any complications or concerns immediately to management * Maintains a sanitary and safe restaurant by properly cleaning equipment, wiping down surfaces, washing hands, preparing food, and using different utensils to avoid any cross-contamination.
* Opens or closes the restaurant (when responsible for the first or last shift) * Do a grounds check at the beginning of the shift, picking up any trash outside of the restaurant that is on the ground * Show up to work on time, and when scheduled *Skills:* * Cleanliness * Able to Work in a Fast Pace Environment * Food Safety Knowledge * Good Listener * Communication * Handles Pressure Well * Multi-Task * Time Management * Strength for Heavy Lifting *Requirements:* * Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week with flexibility in their schedule * Must have open availability * Must be able to work weekends * Must be of at least 16 years of age to apply * You must respect all employees and be honest * Have a hunger to learn quickly and grow * A desire to work hard toward serving others * A positive attitude * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours and lift at least 40 pounds Job Type: Part-time Pay: $16.
00 per hour Benefits: * Employee discount Restaurant type: * Quick service & fast food restaurant Shift: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Morning shift Weekly day range: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed License/Certification: * Driver's License (Preferred) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Required) Work Location: In person