Cook II, Alteno

Main Duties

• Prepare food according to recipe specifications and ensure the overall success of daily culinary operations.
• Ensure all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality.
• Work well under pressure and maintain restaurant standards during busy periods.

General Duties

• Able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Always have a notebook to write recipes, procedures and prep lists with.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other employees.
• Clearly communicate using professional language.
• Daily communication with Sous Chef(s), Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef.
• Communicate with stewards to ensure kitchen is running at the highest possible sanitary standards.
• Give and log daily, weekly and monthly projects to the stewards for areas of concern.
• Constantly push self to learn more about food service through books, magazines and dining out.
• Confident leader and perfect example for other team members.
• Ensure complete wash and sanitized kitchen is passed over to the next shift.
• Ensure stewards have followed their daily, scheduled cleanliness of walk-ins, lines and general area of stewarding and kitchen.
• Daily line checks with team members ensuring quality and shelf life of product.
• Responsible for utilizing product through alternative outlets to minimize product loss.

Qualifications & Skills

• Organized and proficient at multitasking.
• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication.
• Basic knowledge of culinary operations, a team player, hard worker, and detail oriented.
• Flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.