Primary Responsibilities
• Prepare or direct preparation of food served using established production procedures
• Determine amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems
• Ensure availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation
• Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation.
• Set steam table; serve or ensure proper serving of food for tray line or dining room
• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards. Observe proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Store food properly and safely, marking date and item
• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor
• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved
• Apportion food for serving
• Maintain daily production records
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation
• Complete food temperature checks before service
• Prep all food for next shift and for the following day
• Work with servers to ensure guest satisfaction and resolve complaints about food service as needed
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays depending on business needs
• Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience cooking at restaurant or full service hotel
• Culinary school 2-4 year degree preferred