Job Overview

Responsibilities 

  • Prepare and cook menu items according to MJ’s recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
  • Work assigned kitchen stations, including grill, fryer, pizza, sandwich, and meal preparation.
  • Prepare burgers, chicken, wings, sandwiches, wraps, quesadillas, pizzas, appetizers, and plated meals.
  • Cook food accurately and efficiently during busy service periods.
  • Follow order tickets carefully, including modifications and special requests.
  • Ensure all food is cooked to proper temperatures and served hot and fresh.
  • Maintain consistent portion sizes and food quality.
  • Complete daily food preparation and portioning as assigned.
  • Stock and maintain assigned stations throughout the shift.
  • Monitor food levels and communicate when additional product needs to be prepared.
  • Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, dating, and rotation procedures.
  • Follow all food-safety and sanitation requirements.
  • Check and record required food and holding temperatures.
  • Prevent cross-contamination and follow proper raw-food handling procedures.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
  • Clean grills, fryers, equipment, prep surfaces, and kitchen areas as assigned.
  • Wash dishes and kitchen equipment when needed.
  • Complete opening, shift-change, and closing responsibilities.
  • Assist with receiving and properly storing food and supplies when needed.
  • Minimize food waste and immediately report product-quality concerns.
  • Communicate effectively with other cooks, servers, bartenders, and management.
  • Work as a team and assist other kitchen stations during busy periods.
  • Follow all MJ’s kitchen procedures, recipes, safety rules, and management instructions.
  • Be dependable, arrive on time, and be ready to work at the scheduled start of each shift.
    Every Guest. Every Plate. Every Shift.

Skills 

  • Basic cooking and food preparation skills
  • Ability to work grill, fryer, and other commercial kitchen equipment
  • Ability to follow recipes, portion sizes, and plating standards
  • Knowledge of basic food-safety and sanitation practices
  • Ability to safely handle raw and cooked foods
  • Ability to read and accurately follow kitchen tickets
  • Strong attention to detail and order accuracy
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Ability to work quickly while maintaining food quality
  • Good organization and time-management skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to keep a clean and organized workstation
  • Ability to follow instructions and established kitchen procedures
  • Dependability and punctuality
  • Ability to remain calm and productive during high-volume periods
  • Willingness to clean, prep, stock, and assist other kitchen stations as needed
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive kitchen tasks
  • Ability to safely lift and carry typical kitchen supplies and food products
    Previous restaurant kitchen experience preferred, but we are willing to train dependable candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

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