STEAK N SHAKE COOK

Summary of Job Duties: 

The Cook is responsible for executing a variety of duties ensuring all meats are grilled/cooked correctly using the timer and served on appropriate toasted bread.

Specific and Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create an atmosphere with Associates and Guests that supports the Golden Rule
• Prepare and stock workstation with the accurate amount of ingredients as listed on the prep chart for assigned shift Ensuring station set up verifying proper temperature of equipment as well as the correct amount of clean sanitized utensils
• Evenly toast buns and bread according to specification using bun boards or toaster
• Maintains a clean, appropriately stocked and organize workstation
• Monitors equipment temperature
• Adheres to all food safety standards including but not limited to product temperature, product storage, and product rotation (FIFO), hand washing and sanitizing work area. Complete station HACCP and food safety checklist as required

General Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Helps dressing table station add condiments to burgers as well as packaging items for the guests
• Helps Fryer operator cook, portion and plate food
• Scrubbing and deck brushing other areas of the restaurant as assigned
• Any and all other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least one-year experience in volume kitchen specifically with hot food preparation
• Knife and basic cooking skills required
• Specialized knowledge in basic cooking and sanitation
• Basic written and verbal English skills  
• Work varied shifts
    

Preferred:

• Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in a similar setting
• Bilingual

License:  

• Food Handler's Card

Machinery or Work Equipment Used:

• Grill, broiler, stove, oven Hobart machines, deep fryer, salamander
• Professional grade cutlery

Paragon Tropicana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains the policy of recruiting and retaining the best-qualified personnel who demonstrate the ability to perform competently and work well with others. It is the policy of Paragon Tropicana to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws in ensuring equal opportunity and employment for qualified persons with disabilities.