Cook - Institution jobs in Bridgeport, CT

Purpose:  Preparation and cooking of all menu items in a Wings Over Restaurant.

Job Duties:

• Prepares all menu items to customer order specifications, in a timely manner
• Fry’s, grills and sauces chicken in correct flavor as requested by the customer
• Accurately reads orders from the Point of Service (POS) system 
• Prepare several orders at one time
• Package food orders for pick up or delivery
• Filters oil and cleans fryolater(s) using safety equipment daily
• Follow food safety guidelines at all times
• Maintains the kitchen (back of the house) in a clean, neat and orderly manner
• Ensures all dishes and cleaning is complete at the end of each shift
• Ensures all kitchen/food preparation is completed each shift as needed which includes, sauces, vegetables, ribs and any other food items 
• Cross train to assist order takers and delivery drivers (meeting all requirements) when necessary
• Completes the Wings Workbook and weekly task
• Other duties as assigned

Necessary Skills for Success: 

• Employer provided food safety training required by state health code
• Understand how to use commercial kitchen equipment safely
• Thorough knowledge of the menu items and sauce flavors
• Reliable, able to show up to work on time and for each scheduled shift
• Proactive with all work related duties
• Positive attitude with customers and coworkers
• Cooperates with all team members  

Necessary Qualifications for Success:

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and able to provide appropriate documentation to complete the form I-9 within 3 days of their first day of employment
• Must be 18 years of age and have an acceptable criminal background check
• Experience with quick service restaurant cooking is preferred
• High school diploma/GED
• Computer knowledge 

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for entire shift, bending, lifting and reaching 
• Frequently moves about inside the restaurants kitchen and backrooms (which maybe in a basement or second floor)
• Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds and frequently up to 20 pounds on a regular basis when stocking the cooler
• Work with hot, cold and hazardous equipment
• Must be able to constantly operate kitchen equipment  
• Must be able to consistently see and hear customers via the phone and in person