Position Title: Cook

Department: Kitchen

Reports to: Lead Cook and Chef

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cook is responsible for the food preparation following recipes created by the Chef and Management. This position will work under the direction of the Lead Cook or Chef and ensure the assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner while following safety regulations at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Kitchen

• Ensure kitchen station is adequately stocked with food items and applicable tools daily;
• Ensure that all food items are prepared and served in accordance with recipes;
• Assists with the preparation of food items needed for daily business;
• Take multiple food orders directly from wait staff and ensure each guest has the correct dish;
• Prepare dishes, either by cutting ingredients, baking, grilling, or steaming;
• Ensure the plating and garnishments are in accordance with instructions from Chef;
• Perform portion control to minimize waste;
• Assess the quality of food to ensure that it meets restaurant standards;
• Assist other cooks when necessary.

Healthy and Safety

• Thorough knowledge of food safety procedures;
• Ensuring that all food items and products are stored according to manufacturer and safety regulations;
• Ensure that a clean and sanitized work station is maintained throughout;
• Follow the restaurant's preventive maintenance measures;
• Ensure the correct disposal of hazardous materials.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands/conditions described below are representative of those that must be met/tolerated by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Stand for sometimes long and continuous periods of time;
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired;
• Repeat the same movements for long and continuous periods of time;
• Ability to use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools, and controls;
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects;
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls;
• Ability to bend and twist at waist;
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects;
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Exposure to moderate, sometimes loud noise level.

QUALIFICATIONS

Incumbents must demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures as established in the Company's Employee Handbook. Incumbents will also contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner such that they get along with all constituent groups, co-workers, and management.

In addition, the education, experience, and other skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS, Licenses, and Registrations

• Current SERVSAFE Certification

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience working in the hospitality industry.

KEY SKILLS SET

• Strong organizational, time-management, attention to detail;
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent communication skills;
• A strong base of culinary knowledge;
• Strong coaching and people-development skills
• Strong leaderships, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills;
• Team player.

EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATIONS

• High proficiency of all kitchen tools and equipment;
• Working knowledge of all standard office equipment.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Toast Kitchen & Bar reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Toast Kitchen & Bar or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Toast Kitchen & Bar is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.