PANTRY COOK

Job Description:

The Pantry Cook is responsible for preparing and maintaining the quality, freshness, and presentation of vegetables, salads, and other cold food items served and displayed at Governors Grill. This position supports daily kitchen operations by ensuring food preparation and sanitation standards are consistently met.

Job Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Prepare vegetables, salads, and other cold food items for restaurant service and display.

• Ensure all food products meet company standards for quality, freshness, portion sizes, and presentation.

• Operate and maintain at least one assigned kitchen station, ensuring consistency and quality in all finished products.

• Follow proper food handling, preparation, and storage procedures.

• Demonstrate proper knife handling techniques and safe equipment operation.

• Apply appropriate kitchen safety procedures and demonstrate basic food preparation and cooking skills.

• Clean, disinfect, and sanitize cutting boards, worktables, equipment, and food preparation areas as required.

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and ensure compliance with all applicable Health Department regulations and sanitation standards.

• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies, procedures, and established standards.

• Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude when interacting with guests, fellow team members, and vendors.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Maintain proper personal hygiene and a clean, professional appearance.

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to remain composed and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

• Must be flexible and available to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, with the possibility of overtime as needed.

• Must be able to work in an environment that may include exposure to secondhand smoke, high noise levels, bright lighting, and dust.

Required Work Cards and Certifications:

• Valid Food Handler's Certification.

Machinery, Work Equipment, Programs, Software, and Hardware Used:

• Paycom system.