We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities:

Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred
ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
Effective communication skills
Ability to lift 30+ lbs
Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Complete our short application today!

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

Our Grandparents opened our first Village Inn August 12th1965. Now on our 3rd generation of family, we have employed and fed countless families in the Ozarks and are excited to see those numbers grow over the next 50 years! Locally owned and operated for over 56 years! We're made up of people of all different beliefs, culture, colors, and backgrounds with one thing in common... we’re in this together. We’re here to make a difference in our community and in ourselves by delivering the best family dining experience for our guests while its hard work, we support each other and have fun doing it! In our company you have a voice. In fact, we expect to hear from you. You will get the opportunity to learn and grow with the company you will be supported with hands on training and all the tools you will need to reach your goal.

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