What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook/Kitchen position at Wingers Restaurant & Alehouse-Mountain Home?
Primary Job Duties:
Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to standardized recipes.
Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products 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 products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
Prepares and portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recips specifications.
Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, saute burners, range and refrigeration equipment.
Completes food temperature checks before service.
Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sauteing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.
Job Requirements:
This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher and chef's knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise.
Education or Skills:
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively
Be able to lift, reach, bend, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds
The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
Collaboration skills
Customer focus
Flexibility
Stress management & composure