About This Role
Being a cook or prep cook at Aberdeen's premier steakhouse involves setting up workstations, preparing ingredients, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. The role suits a self-motivated, reliable individual eager to learn and be part of a fantastic kitchen staff.
Responsibilities
- Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
- Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.)
- Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
- Be a team player and work with the rest of the kitchen staff to ensure quality dishes are being served to each and every guest
- Clean up duties as assigned after each shift and throughout the week to keep kitchen up to excellent level of cleanliness
- Stock inventory and keep items in an organized fashion to ensure first in, first out order
- Maintain a positive and professional working environment for the rest of the kitchen staff and FOH staff
Requirements
- Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
- Ability to work in a team
- Very good communication skills
- Food preparation and cooking skills
- Minimum 1 year cooking experience in food service and handling
- Previous restaurant or kitchen experience
- Culinary background with knowledge of meal preparation
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of sanitation practices
- Must be able to work on your feet in a fast-paced environment
- Be able to work under pressure and in hot/cold areas of the kitchen
- English language proficiency
Nice to have:
- Knife skills and fine dining experience
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Meal plan
Important Details
- Shift availability: Night Shift (required); Day Shift (preferred)
About the Company
Mavericks Steak and Cocktails is Aberdeen's premier steakhouse.