Back of House Cook

Duties

• Provide quality, genuine hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure guests feel important and welcome in the restaurant
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Skillfully cook and sauté dishes per recipes or chef's instructions, ensuring consistency and high-quality output
• Chop, slice, and prepare ingredients necessary for prep, line, and sautéed dishes, including vegetables, meats, and sauces
• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served
• Know and consistently comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Refer to the Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment, etc.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations; assist others in closing the kitchen
• Adhere to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
• Experience in kitchen preparation and/or cooking (level of experience required will vary by position)
• Able to follow recipes, instructions, and basic kitchen, health, and safety guidelines
• Able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and team-members
• Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40+ pounds
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)