What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at The Greene Turtle?
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 Greene Turtle recipes, plate presentations, and specifications.
• Prepare all items to Greene Turtle standards
• Practice safety and sanitation measures
• Understand food hierarchy and all sanitation specifications set forth by The Greene Turtle
• 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
• Clean and neat appearance
• Adhere to The Greene Turtle uniform policy at all times
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing
• Able to report to work as scheduled
• Process strong customer service skills, ability to work in a fast paced team oriented environment
• Must be able to communicate clearly
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally