Cook

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 recipes, plate presentations, and specifications.

•	Prepare all items to standards
•	Practice safety and sanitation measures
•	Understand food hierarchy and all sanitation specifications 
•	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