Cook

About the Role

Responsible for preparing and cooking all food as requested by members and guests. Follow all safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.)
• Adhere to recipe specifications
• Ensure all food is put away, labeled, dated, and rotated swiftly
• Be aware of all menu and price changes (room and time changes for banquets)
• Maintain server awareness of all food product, ingredients, and daily specials
• Responsible for proper production levels of food
• Understand proper ticket/menu reading
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
• Perform additional duties as required

Requirements

• State food handling certification (required)
• Some cooking experience (preferred)

Physical Demands

• Must be able to frequently sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and crouch
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and to lift overhead and push/pull lighter objects
• Will be exposed to chemicals used in typical cleaning supplies
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping