Cook II

JOB SUMMARY

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Candidate must have working kitchen knowledge.
• Candidate must understand culinary terms and have strong mechanical skills.
• Candidate must have knowledge of all kitchen tools to include, but not limited to peelers, assorted knives, ovens, grills, fryolators, mixers, food processors, steam controlled equipment, and slicers.
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of basic sanitation skills and be able to sanitize, and store kitchen equipment, and utensils according to proper industry standards, within specified time lines.
• Candidate will do skilled kitchen duties including pantry and salad preparation, proper preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sous, stocks, and sauces.
• Candidate must be able to prepare items as needed to include, but not limited to broiling, sautéing, deep-frying, boiling, steaming, baking, and grilling.
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of all kitchen equipment and to alert their manager or Chef on duty of any equipment failures or needed maintenance immediately.
• Candidate will be expected to perform their duties in various climates and conditions due to equipment that uses water, steam, chemicals, and heat for safe maintaining of food contact surfaces.
• Candidate must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment, and complete tasks with a “sense of urgency.”
• Candidate must be able to instruct proper methods and procedures while communicating to subordinate employees in a professional manner according to Presque Isle standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• A minimum of two year’s food service experience required.
• Candidate must be able to read, write, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of safe proper use and storage of foods and human consumption.
• Candidate must have a strong ability to perform job functions with minimum supervision, and follow information on a daily production schedules and checklists.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Candidate must be physically able to repeatedly lift, bend, reach, stoop, climb, and carry items for extended amounts of time with reasonable accommodation.
• Candidate must be able to physically lift and move items up to 40 pounds.
• Candidate must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Candidate must understand that hours will also vary between day and evening shifts.