Cook - Full-time / Part-time

A cook is responsible for daily preparation of all food items at each station on the kitchen. A cook is also responsible for all assigned prep work and set up and close of each station. A cook must maintain proper product presentation, product quality, and cook time standards. A cook must adhere to all Greene Turtle recipes, plate presentations, and specifications.

Job Requirements
* Prepare all items to Greene Turtle standards
* Practice safety and sanitation measures
* Understand food hierarchy and all sanitation specifications set forth by The Greene Turtle
* Assume 100% responsibility for quality of product served
* Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
* Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food product at each station
* Completes all assigned prep work and properly labels
* Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work station
* Prepares items for grilling, frying broiling or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, seasoning, or marinating
* Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
* Assist in food prep assignments during off peak periods
* Assist in dishwashing during off peak periods
* Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
* Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, freezers, and all storage areas
* Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station
* Adheres to all shelf-life standards
* Uses all checklists for set up and break down of the kitchen
* Performs all daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties assigned by management
* Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times
* Perform all shift change and closing duties
* Maintain performance standards and motivates team through positive role modeling
* Performs additional responsibilities, although no detailed, as requested by a manager at any time


Additional Information
* Clean and neat appearance
* Adhere to The Greene Turtle uniform policy at all times
* This position will spend 100% of the time standing
* Able to report to work as scheduled
* Process strong customer service skills, ability to work in a fast paced team oriented environment
* Must be able to communicate clearly
* Ability to stand for prolonged periods
* Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally