Palmdale - Cook

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of company recipes and preparation
• Ensure food is prepared with care and of the best quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Responsible for setup and sanitation of the stations on the line
• Maintain clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Maintaining organization, proper labeling, and rotation of food products
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, stoves, or griddles
• Support the dietary department by following specific dietary requirements for meals
• Work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook or similar role within a restaurant or food service setting
• Knowledge of food handling procedures and food safety regulations
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity with various cooking methods and techniques
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment is advantageous

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Bend and twist at the waist
• Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Use of hands to grasp tools such as a knife, spatula, ladle, and other utensils to prepare food
• Repetitive hand use
• Reaching for items below waist level (retrieving food items from walk-in cooler or drawers)
• Between waist and shoulder level (washing dishes, placing plates on shelf)
• Above shoulder (retrieving plates or containers from shelves)
• Exposure to extreme cold (walk-in cooler)
• Exposure to extreme heat (stove, oven)
• Exposure to moisture (water, steam, dishwasher)
• Exposure to dust, fumes, or chemicals (cleaning solutions)