Cook

Amanda’s Fonda is focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Mexican dining experience. We are proud to serve fresh, simple, delicious Mexican food, complemented by a great margarita, served in a comfortable, home-like Mexican setting where everyone is welcomed as family and friends.

Essentials and Key Tasks:

• Plans meals by analyzing recipes; retrieving and ordering ingredients.
• Prepares ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste.
• Completes meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients; verifying doneness and taste; assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
• Presents meals by placing and arranging hot and cold elements using plates, dishes, bowls, and baskets.
• Controls costs by adhering to recipes; following preparation standards.
• Maintains a sanitary kitchen by adhering to state and local sanitation, storage, and refrigeration requirements and codes; cleaning equipment.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive and cleaning maintenance; calling for repairs.

Qualifications of Cook:

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality).
• Must have 1year experience working in a service environment.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Full and part-time positions with flexible hours available.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.