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Cook/trainer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in cook/trainer job postings.
Sample cook/trainer requirements
  • Professional culinary degree or equivalent experience
  • Extensive knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Ability to create and follow detailed recipes
  • Experience in teaching/training others in a culinary setting
  • Strong knife skills and ability to work quickly and efficiently in a high-pressure environment
Sample required cook/trainer soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for cooking and desire to share knowledge with others
  • Ability to motivate and inspire trainees to improve their culinary skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Cook/trainer job description example 1

IHOP cook/trainer job description

IHOP San Antonio is growing! We’re opening another brand-new location very soon, and we are seeking to build a special team of trainers to help open and lead the other team members to success. Experience as a line cook is preferred, and the ideal candidate will possess all the attributes of an outstanding cook – accuracy, sense of urgency, sanitation conscious, ability to multitask – plus a strong desire to create the environment that they want to work in.

Our trainers lead by example, naturally plating up smiles alongside our world-famous menu offerings, while also teaching, leading, and coaching their new and existing teammates. If you love the appreciation you receive from a well satisfied guest and the admiration you earn from enriching the work environment around you, then this is clearly the job for you. So come join our smiling, caring, pancaking team!
What will we ask of you?
Prepare food according to specifications set forth in the IHOP SOP manuals. Learn our IHOP-specialized galley terminology and menu item abbreviations to communicate with your team members. Learn how to prepare our menu items, cooking procedures, galley utensils, equipment use and methodologies. Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation. Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized storage areas in the kitchen, walk-in, freezer, and dry storage. Comply with all federal, state and local regulations as well as with IHOP Safety and Sanitation standards, local health department sanitation, and safety guidelines. Comply with IHOP uniform and appearance standards. Perform other assignments or tasks as assigned by the General Manager, Assistant Manager or acting supervisor. Complete the IHOP Academy training programs for Cook, Combo, and Trainer. Assist in the implementation of the IHOP Academy training program for new Front-of-House team members. Assist in the ongoing training and development of staff to execute IHOP SOP.


Who qualifies for this job?
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Six months to one year of related experience and/or training as a line cook or prep cook. Must demonstrate the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Must demonstrate the ability to understand oral instructions in English and read English or Spanish well enough to understand recipes and guests’ food orders. Must be able to apply simple math to cook and prep items using recipes in written form, oral instructions, or following a diagram. Must know basic food safety guidelines for the storing, preparation, holding, cooking, and serving of food in a kitchen environment. Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced, noisy, multi-temperature environment working together with others. Must have good organizational skills and an attentive eye for details. Must be at least 17 years old to operate kitchen equipment.


What physically must you be able to do?
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Will be required to stand, walk, stoop down, kneel, crouch or crawl, bend, reach with hands and arms, and lift anywhere from 5-10 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. during a shift. Frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to talk or hear and taste or smell to effectively maintain food safety and service standards. Must have close-up and distant vision ability.


What conditions will you be expected to work in?
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what you will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regular exposure to cooking fumes or airborne particles. Frequently working with or near moving mechanical parts. Frequently works with and exposed to cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting chemicals. Occasionally is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, open flames, boiling hot liquids and cooking oils and grease. Noise levels usually moderate but sometimes on the loud side.


Benefits:
Flexible hours - Full, Part time, and Seasonal hours available
Extensive training Employee Meal Program 50% discount on employee meals when consumed during your meal break!


Eligible for the following benefits after 12 months of consecutive service:
Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/Critical Illness/Accident Plan


Opportunity for advancement into management for the right person!
Company Introduction
Since 1958, IHOP® has been the place where people connect over breakfast, enjoy study breaks, grab a bite before or after sporting events, and so much more.
When you work for IHOP restaurants you are choosing to be something more than just a traditional employee. You help create smiles for the future.
Join a team that encourages building lifelong friendships and memories. Select a location near you below and apply today! Or select all locations and choose from any or our 26 locations! It's quick and easy, by phone, tablet, or pc!
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Cook/trainer job description example 2

Caesars Entertainment cook/trainer job description

Caesars Entertainment is Blazing the Trail for our team members with an all new benefits program. Full-time team members are able to choose from five different medical coverage levels and four different carriers. We also have an on-site clinic for team members to take advantage of. Team members also have a variety of options with dental and vision plans, along with other voluntary benefits. All full-time team members are able to take advantage of enrolling in this benefits jackpot with their new career at Caesars Entertainment.

We're investing in your future more than ever with enhanced tuition assistance and an all-new student loan debt repayment program. As a new Caesars'' Team Member, you'll be eligible to begin reaping the rewards of many of these benefits, in just 6 months - with full access to all educational programs with just a year of continuous employment. Benefits include tuition assistance programs, student loan repayment, and dependent scholarship programs. We invite you to be part of the extraordinary and go All In on Education with us.

Additional benefits include the option to enroll in 401k with a company match, free parking, and a wide variety of team member activities. Team members are also able to enjoy free meals in our team member dining room while on shift. This includes sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, cereal and a wide variety of beverages.
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Harrah's & Horseshoe Culinary Academy



Get paid $14/hr for training in the classroom and hands-on kitchen training. Opportunity to make $15/hr as a cook in one of our culinary outlets including, Slice Pizzeria, JB's Cafe, Backstage Grill, Steakhouses, and Whiskey Roadhouse.



QUALIFICATIONS:



Must be 18 years or older to apply. Must be able to work well with others. Ability/Characteristics: Should have high quality standards; be reliable; hard-working; able to communicate effectively with service staff, cooks, and cook's helpers. Must be able to provide great customer service to guests and fellow team members utilizing the Service with Passion behaviors. Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities in a demanding work environment. Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs., and ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and stack. Must be able to stand and walk for entire shift. Must be able to maneuver up and down stairs and all areas of the property. Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.



WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Must be able to work in areas containing dust, second hand smoke, varying noise and temperature levels, lighting, vibration, crowds and air quality. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.


Harrah's Council Bluffs, Horseshoe Council Bluffs, the Mid-America Center, and the Hilton Garden Inn, all part of Caesars Entertainment's expansive portfolio, are looking to bring the best talent from around the area to the Empire. We know that excellent service begins with our team members, which is why we are all inspired by the company's Mission, Vision, and Values and why we strive for greatness each and every day. From providing the best gaming experience with two casino properties to offering two hotels with varying amenities, and convention, meeting, and entertainment space perfect for events big and small, our teams and properties are here to serve the Council Bluffs-metro area no matter the need.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cooking skills not needed - learn culinary basics in 12 weeks!
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Cook/trainer job description example 3

Garnet Health cook/trainer job description

Garnet Health (formerly Greater Hudson Valley Health System,) is a New York State, not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Middletown, New York, approximately 60 miles north of New York City. Garnet Health is comprised of Garnet Health Medical Center, Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills, Garnet Health Doctors, Garnet Health Foundation and Garnet Health Foundation - Catskills. Garnet Health is dedicated to developing specialty services, medical programs and needed healthcare services that allow residents to remain close to home to receive quality care.

Providing healthcare to nearly 450,000 residents in Orange, Sullivan and Ulster Counties, Garnet Health was designed to improve the quality, stability and efficiency of healthcare services in the mid-Hudson and Catskill region. Services provided by more than 3,300 employed professionals and over 850 medical staff members, makes Garnet Health one of the largest healthcare providers in the tri-county area. The System's three hospital campuses (Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills (Harris and Callicoon, NY) and Garnet Health Medical Center (Middletown, NY) plus several outpatient facilities, offer a broad spectrum of care including:
601 licensed inpatient beds
Emergency medicine
Surgical services
Ambulatory surgery services
Skilled nursing unit
Cardiology services including emergency and elective angioplasty
Oncology services from diagnosis to treatment
Orthopedic services including joint replacements
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
Birthing centers
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Outpatient diagnostic imaging
Geriatric assessment
Primary, Specialty, and Urgent care practices
Adult day care
Mental health and chemical dependency programs
Diabetes program
Wound care
Sleep Center Services
Outpatient infusion services
Rehabilitation services including: physical, occupational and speech therapy
Hospitalist services
Rape intervention and support services
Community screenings and support groups
Responsibilities:

An ancillary lead food preparation employee who performs a variety of cooking responsibilities for patient, residents, cafeteria and special functions. Is responsible for food preparation, cooking, menu planning, recipe development, sanitation, and training of relief cooks.

Qualifications:

Training Program offered.

Education/Experience: Ability to read, speak, write and follow written and oral instructions. For positions as First Cook and Second Cook, High School Diploma, Associate Degree or Certificate from an accredited institution preferred.

Physical Demands: Position will primarily be light work requiring lifting up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling and reaching is required. Position requires 100% standing or walking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word is required.

Working Environment: Position requires working in areas where temperature may be above normal, working with specialized equipment, frequent hand contact with water, working with cleaning chemicals, handling of hot foods, adhere to strict scheduling demand. May have occasional exposure to chemical hazards vibration, slippery surfaces, or noise that may result from performance of duties.

Employees Supervised: none

Degree of Supervision Required: Minimal
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Updated March 14, 2024

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