Grill Cook

Position Title: Grill Cook
Department: Kitchen Operations
Reports To: Kitchen Manager / General Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

The Grill Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking steaks burgers seafood poultry and other menu items to established recipes and quality standards in a fast-paced family steakhouse environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring guests receive safe high-quality meals prepared accurately consistently and in a timely manner while maintaining a clean organized and food-safe work environment.

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes cooking specifications and presentation standards.
• Grill steaks chops burgers chicken seafood and other proteins to guest-requested temperatures and company standards.
• Ensure food quality portion control appearance and taste meet restaurant expectations.
• Monitor grill temperatures and cooking times to maintain consistency and food safety.
• Set up and stock grill station with all necessary supplies before during and after service.
• Rotate inventory utilizing First-In First-Out (FIFO) procedures.
• Maintain proper food holding temperatures and comply with all health department regulations.
• Assist with food preparation including portioning marinating seasoning and stocking ingredients.
• Communicate effectively with servers kitchen staff and management to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Keep workstations equipment utensils and kitchen areas clean and sanitized.
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries.
• Follow opening closing and side-work procedures.
• Report equipment malfunctions food shortages and safety concerns to management immediately.
• Support team members during busy periods and assist in other kitchen functions as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of grill line cook or restaurant kitchen experience preferred.
• Experience cooking steaks and other grilled menu items strongly preferred.
• Food Handler Certification or ability to obtain certification as required by state or local law.

• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to accurately cook meats to specified temperatures and doneness levels.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and production schedules.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and remain calm under pressure.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods often exceeding eight (8) hours per shift.
• Ability to lift carry push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend stoop kneel reach and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work safely around hot surfaces open flames sharp utensils and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat steam smoke and varying kitchen temperatures.

• Fast-paced family restaurant and steakhouse environment.
• Frequent exposure to hot cooking equipment grills fryers ovens and food preparation areas.
• Evening weekend holiday and overtime work may be required based on business needs.

Employees in this position are expected to:

• Consistently produce high-quality food products.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrate reliability punctuality and professionalism.
• Treat guests and coworkers with courtesy and respect.
• Contribute to a positive team-oriented culture.
• Support the restaurants commitment to exceptional guest service.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities as business needs require.