Cook
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationEllicott City, MD, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedMay 28, 2026 · 5mo ago
Verified live5h ago
Position: Cook
Immediate Supervisor: Manager on Duty (MOD)
Status: Nonexempt
Position Summary: This position cooks, prepares, and packages product.
Essential Job Duties:
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Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards
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Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and food prep stations as assigned
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Comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
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Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties – including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease – pursuant to operational standards
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Regular attendance
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
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Report customer or employee complaints/issues to MOD
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Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required
Time/Shift Expectations: Irregular hours; nights; weekends; and holidays
Qualifications and Job Requirements:
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Knowledge/Skills
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General restaurant or retail knowledge
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Basic math and reading skills
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to follow directions
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Multi-tasking skills
Work Environment: Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions
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