Description

Department: Hospitality

FLSA: Full-Time

Job Summary: The Cook will prepare and cook food onsite according to restaurant recipes. The cook will ensure all items are cooked to the proper temperature and quality and served to restaurant patrons in a timely fashion.

Job Responsibilities: Including but not limited to

• Cleans, cuts, prepares and cooks meat, fish, or poultry to a safe temperature.
• Prepares and cooks various items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional requirements, or numbers of portions to be served.
• Bakes bread, rolls, and pastries.
• Apportions and serves food to patients, patrons, customers, guests, employees, and students.
• Washes cooking equipment such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.
• Develops, compiles, and maintains food records regarding use and expenditures.
• Inventories supplies and equipment.
• Determines, or assists in determining, meals, menus, and prices.
• Ensures the cleanliness and functional operation of galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas by routinely cleaning and inspecting each piece.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

Education and Experience:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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