Cook

Job Summary
At ONYX SOCIAL @ Brainard we are seeking a passionate and dedicated staff member to join our culinary team, bringing expertise in food preparation, menu planning, and exceptional food service. In this role, you will play a vital part in creating delicious meals while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, preperation and presentation. Your culinary skills and experience will contribute to providing a memorable dining experience for our guests, on our quest to become "The Greatest Small Town Bar." This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your kitchen talents and grow within a dynamic food industry environment.

Duties

• Prepare and assemble meals with precision, utilizing strong knife skills and culinary techniques to ensure quality and presentation.
• Assist in menu planning by contributing creative ideas to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Handle food safely by following proper food handling procedures, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to health regulations.
• Cook a variety of dishes, ensuring consistency in flavor, texture, and appearance across all meals served.
• Support food service operations by serving guests efficiently and courteously in the restaurant setting.
• Participate in food preparation activities such as chopping, mixing, plating, and garnishing to create visually appealing dishes.
• Maintain kitchen organization, stock supplies, and assist with inventory management to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Understanding of food cost and waste management to run as efficiently as possible and hit target food cost goals.

Requirements

• Willingness to continue to learn and grow within our operation.
• Proven experience in the restaurant setting. We are a small-town bar. People enjoy the "home cooking" but we also like to be innovative to bring fresh new ideas and offerings.
• Background in menu planning, meal preparation, and food industry standards.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and proper handling techniques to prevent contamination.
• Skilled in culinary techniques including knife skills, cooking methods, and food presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with team members and serving guests effectively.
• Prior experience in catering or large-scale meal preparation is preferred but not required.

CALL KENZIE AT 531-727-4008

Join us if you’re eager to bring your culinary talents to life in a vibrant environment where quality, creativity, and guest satisfaction are at the forefront!

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Experience:

• Kitchen: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brainard, NE 68626 (Required)

Work Location: In person