Cook - Fulltime / Part-time

Responsibilities

• Keeps pars prepared according to the Daily Prep List and par set forth by the Café Manager.
• Responsible for interacting with employees, members and guests in a manner aligned with the People, Places and Programs components of the Village Standards.
• A attracts and retains members by consistently providing excellent customer service.
• Pays close attention to “First-in-first-out” product rotation.
• Performs inventory monthly, and as needed.
• Maintains stockroom and dry storage.
• Performs regular, timely, and accurate food orders paying close attention to correct pars and food costing.
• Ensures that all food is prepared with efficiency and quality and according to Café standards.
• Keeps temperature log on all refrigeration equipment.
• Keeps the kitchen clean and free of clutter at all times.
• Cleans and monitors all equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Cleans all dishes and small wares that are used during the day.
• Performs daily and weekly side work according to schedule.
• Maintains an open line of communication to the manager to ensure the kitchen is running smoothly, and with the front staff to ensure that the guests are being served accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides guests with the utmost in efficiency and friendliness.

Requirements

• Current food handler’s card issued by Maricopa County and abides by all health department regulations.
• Food preparation/cooking experience a plus.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire through Company training.
• Knowledge of all State restaurant health codes.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• No long restaurant hours! No late evenings or nights!

Qualifications

• Physical Activity: This position requires standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling and stooping. Standing for long periods of time.
• Physical Requirement: Light to Medium work involving standing most of the time. Walking and bending are required frequently. Frequently exerting 10-20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Occasionally exerting up to 30 pounds of force to move objects.
• Visual Requirement: This position requires close visual acuity to determine the cleanliness, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities cleanliness and accuracy of work.
• Working Conditions: This position may be subject to typical kitchen hazards. Including a variety of kitchen appliances and tools. Physical conditions include kitchen appliances, kitchen tools and equipment, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, vibrations, wet surfaces and floors. This position has frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions such as high heat, fumes, odors and chemicals. This position is frequently performed in close quarters and kitchen areas.