Cook

SUMMARY
Responsible for providing culinary delights to our guests. The successful candidate will be able to provide guest satisfaction in our restaurant by providing high quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and very consistent manner.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares food items exactly according to the recipe every time.
• Use measuring devices and scales to control food costs.
• Follows recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set by the Lead Cook.
• Ensures proper recipe procedures to maintain a high quality and consistent product.
• Keeps updated on any recipe changes.
• Cleans and maintains workstation while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Check to see that all food items are covered, rotated, stored properly, and is dated.
• Ensures all food meets the standard of excellence.
• Has understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment within the kitchen.
• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Track and report any food waste, breakage, or transfers between departments.
• Able to communicate with Prep Cooks, Dining Attendants, and other restaurant employees.
• Be aware of food allergies and able to prepare food for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
• Follows opening and closing duties as directed.
• Identify guest needs and respond proactively to all their concerns.
• Periodic cleaning projects.
• Maintains a teamwork effort.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six (6) months prior prep cooking or line cook experience is preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.
  
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGULATIONS

• ServSafe certification is required.
• Required to watch Customer Service video annually.
• Required to watch Sexual Harassment video every two (2) years.
• This individual as a condition of employment will be subject to random drug testing.
• It is always the responsibility of the employee to always have all documents current and valid.