Cook

Full-Time

Description

Job Purpose: To produce all orders required by business volume and supervisor, as quickly and efficiently as possible, and to produce the highest quality product. Also, to produce all orders on an a la carte basis and to prep for buffets and banquets.  This is an entry level position with training available if needed (assuming motivation to learn and grow with company.)

Schedule: Flexible to work any days of week, including holidays and weekends.  Breakfast Cook shift is from 5am to 11:30am (subject to change based on business demands.

Job Responsibilities:

• Open up each morning preparing and organizing the station and cooking all food necessary to start serving.
• Prepare all items for breakfast and banquets.
• Prepare all orders as turned in by wait staff and ensures all orders cooked quickly and according to order; also ensures that food leaves the kitchen in peak condition.
• Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation.
• Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
• Cook only sufficient food in advance to cover expected business volume and to maintain quality.
• Prepare all food needed by other kitchen departments which is best prepared by this department. Prepare all food for next shift and for the following day as required and directed by Supervisor.
• Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county, and company health regulations and work safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

• Must be able to “prep” food products, using standardized food preparation techniques.
• Skillfully use hand tools or machines needed for work. Measure, cut, or otherwise work on materials or objects with great precision.
• Use arithmetic or shop geometry to figure amounts of material needed, dimensions to be followed and cost of materials.
• Read recipes of items to be prepared.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequently lifts/carries up to 50 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Additional physical and visual requirements

Stand for long periods of time

Lift/carry over 50 lbs.

Able to work overtime and/or irregular hours

Working Conditions:

Wet or humid conditions

Near moving or mechanical parts

Near toxic or caustic chemicals

Near risk of electrical shock

Near loud noises

Qualifications

Job

Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications - Food Safety Certification (training available on-site)