Cook

Job Description

Do you have prior restaurant and/or culinary experience? Do you have considerable knowledge of the methods and practices of food preparation and service? Do you have a passion for food and the restaurant business? If so, we'd like to meet you! Our 100% fresh kitchen is challenging and very hands on, yet the fast-paced culture remains fun and energetic. Zoes offers a great opportunity to grow your hospitality career with a successful and exciting organization. 

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http://careers.zoeskitchen.com/zoes-kitchen/cook-139 As a Cook, your job will include:  * the ability to work in a fast-paced environment  * ability to follow our recipes  * following quality standards and proper presentation while serving our customers quickly  * ensuring 100% cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen  * cleaning of restaurant and storage areas, including mopping  We Offer??  * Comprehensive Training Program  * FREE Meals While Working  * Balanced, Flexible Schedules  * NO Late Nights  * Casual Dress  * Fun, Upbeat Environment  * GROWTH opportunities to advance into management  Our ideal candidate is outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic. Prior restaurant and/or culinary experience and considerable knowledge of the methods and practices of food preparation and service. He or she must be able to work in a team environment to ensure that every customer receives an uncompromising food experience.  If this sounds like you . . . please apply today!

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE  * Prior cooking experience strongly preferred  * Knowledge of food, including produce, meats, cheeses, sauces, and prepared food  * Ability to work well as part of a team  * Ability to work efficiently to turn out meals rapidly  * Personal cleanliness  * Knowledge of inventory management  * Ability to handle multiple priorities, often working on several orders at the same time  * Understanding of safety practices and correct set up, operation, break down and cleaning of all equipment  * Food safety certification, if mandated by state or local law  PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS  Must possess a keen sense of taste and smell. Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products and supplies weighing 50 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.  WORK CONDITIONS/HOURS  Works with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment typical of a restaurant kitchen, including, but not limited to: flattop grill, oven, Panini press, meat slicer, mixer, food processor, dicer, and steam wells. Hours will vary and may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends and/or holidays.  Zoes Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job number: 406743 Category: Back of House Location: SC, Bluffton, 12508 Fording Island Road