Cook

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

• Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards
• Helps to maintain food costs and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen at all times
• Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty
• Prepares Cooking Items
• Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and at all times practices good person hygiene
• Uses, maintains and cleans all kitchen equipment, plus preparation and storage areas
• Stocks and rotates products on line to ensure they are within shelf life standards
• Prepares prep items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures
• Controls Food Cost
• Ensures products are accurately portioned and ensures food products are prepared as specified by recipes
• Utilizes FIFO (first in first out) standards when preparing items
• Maintains Cleanliness
• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers and storage areas
• Follows proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation and storage
• Cleans all equipment on line and other areas as directed by the Kitchen manager or Manager on duty
• Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction
• Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems
• Assists Team Members
• Preps items according to recipes and procedures
• Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans and utensils
• Assists front of house staff with cleanliness of dining room
• Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Receives direction and training from the Kitchen Manager or Manager on duty as to the specific procedures and assignments

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in house training

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• None