PANTRY COOK

Job Summary

The Pantry Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting fresh vegetables, salads, and other pantry items for Governor’s Grill. This position ensures that all food products meet the company’s standards for quality, freshness, presentation, and consistency while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and present vegetables, salads, and other pantry items according to established recipes and presentation standards.

• Ensure all food products meet company standards for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance.

• Operate assigned kitchen stations efficiently while maintaining consistent food quality and timely preparation.

• Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature-control procedures to maintain food safety.

• Demonstrate proper knife handling techniques and safely operate kitchen tools and equipment.

• Apply basic cooking skills and follow established kitchen safety procedures.

• Clean, disinfect, and sanitize cutting boards, worktables, utensils, equipment, and other food preparation surfaces.

• Maintain compliance with company sanitation standards and applicable Health Department regulations.

• Keep the pantry station, kitchen work areas, and equipment clean, organized, and properly stocked.

• Follow all company policies, procedures, recipes, and food safety guidelines.

• Maintain a positive, professional, and courteous demeanor when interacting with guests, fellow team members, and vendors.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Maintain proper personal hygiene and adhere to established grooming and appearance standards.

• Demonstrate effective verbal communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

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

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

• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English sufficiently to follow recipes, safety procedures, and workplace instructions.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

• Must be available to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

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

Required Work Cards and Certifications

• Valid Food Handler Card or Food Handler Certification, as required by applicable regulations.

Machinery, Equipment, Systems, and Software

• Paycom system.