Associate Cook

Job Summary of Associate Cook:

As an Associate Cook at IHOP, your tasks entail storing, preparing, cooking, and plating all food items according to local regulations and IHOP's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Your pivotal responsibility is to ensure the provision of quality meals that meet guest expectations and demonstrate our commitment to food safety and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities of Associate Cook:

• Establish and maintain professional and operational relationships with IHOP employees.
• Follow the set criteria from the IHOP SOP manuals to cook food correctly.
• Retain and practice the IHOP-exclusive kitchen terminology, plating procedures, menu varieties, operational steps, galley implements, shorthand, and methodologies.
• Ensure your work station is always in a state of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Remember to adhere to the health, sanitation, and safety guidelines that are applicable to your area and outlined in the standard operating procedures.
• Maintain adherence to the IHOP uniform and grooming standards outlined in the SOP guidelines.

Physical Demands of Associate Cook:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and talk.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and be aware of surroundings; and taste or smell.
• The employee regularly must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

The physical requirements delineated in this context are illustrative of the standards that employees need to meet to accomplish the key job functions successfully. Individuals with disabilities could be granted reasonable adjustments to facilitate the performance of these essential tasks.

FAQ's:

Q) Does IHOP hire for breakfast-centric service?

A) Yes, breakfast is a primary focus.

Q) Are griddle cooking roles available?

A) Yes, cooks handle pancakes and breakfast items.

Q) Do servers manage high table turnover?

A) Yes, table pacing is important during peak hours.

Q) Are overnight shifts offered at some locations?

A) Yes, select restaurants operate 24 hours.

Q) Is early morning availability important?

A) Yes, opening shifts are common.