Cook

Job Summary:

As a cook at IHOP, you will store, prepare, cook, and properly plate all food items in accordance with local regulations and IHOP Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Your role is essential in delivering high-quality meals that meet our guests expectations and maintain our commitment to food safety and excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain professional functional working relationships with IHOP employees.
• Prepare food according to specifications set forth in the IHOP SOP manuals.
• Memorize and apply all IHOP specialized galley terminology, plating, menu items, procedures, galley utensils, abbreviations, and methodologies.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station.
• Comply with all local and SOP health, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
• Comply with IHOP uniform and appearance standards per SOP guidelines.

Physical Demands:

• 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 Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.