Our Cooks are responsible, but not limited to the following:
- Prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations
- Properly measures and portions all food items. Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures
- Cooks all food to proper specifications in a timely manner
- Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.
- Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly in accordance with current health and food handling regulations
- Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items
- Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed on daily checklists
- Keeps workstation, coolers and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
- Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations
- Sets up, operates and maintains kitchen equipment
- Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste
- Uses proper documentation to record all food production
- Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the manager
- Labeling and storing all products to company standards
- Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats
- Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware and sanitizing kitchen
- Works hand in hand with manager, runners, cooks and hotel staff in a safe, respectful manner
- Expected to assist with inventory counts when needed
- Following all company policies and procedures
Here are the job qualifications we are looking for:
• At least one years’ experience as a Prep Cook or Line Cook.
• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations.
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attentive and detailed oriented.
• Capable of following procedures and taking directions.
• Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.
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