Catering Cook

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for pre-production and preparation of buffet and snack bar menu items according to established recipes, preparation techniques, procedures and daily production requirements.
• Follows all operating procedures, safety and sanitation regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Requires knowledge, skills, and experience in accurately utilizing various kitchen production equipment including ovens, broilers, fryers, kettles, etc.
• Must have decision-making, problem solving, and complaint resolution skills.
• Ensures production facilities and work stations are maintained in a clean and functional manner.
• Demonstrates an upbeat and outgoing demeanor while on duty.
• Promotes outstanding customer relations.
• Must be knowledgeable in food and beverage sanitation, guest service, and inventory control policies, practices, and protocols.
• Notifies appropriate staff members when assistance is needed.
• Demonstrates an upbeat and outgoing demeanor while on duty.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, internal policies/procedures, and internal control protocols.
• Promotes outstanding customer relations.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by reporting senior.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical school or formal apprenticeship may be required.
• Requires knowledge and skills needed to safely prepare and serve food items in accordance with internal policies and external regulations and/or laws.
• Requires the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with personal computers, inventory control systems, food production/storage systems, sanitation systems, etc.
•  Must have decision-making, problem solving, and complaint resolution skills.
• Must be able to work effectively with peers, staff members, and regulatory agency personnel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.