Cook 2

•The Front Yard

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RIO VISTA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

North Hollywood, CA Job Details Full-time $25 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Kitchen knives English American cuisine Food preparation equipment operation Communication with kitchen staff

Full Job Description The Garland Hotel Position:

Cook II Department:

Culinary Division:

Food and Beverage Position Purpose :

Produce menu items on most stations (including, but not limited to, grill, sauté, and oven) in an appropriate time frame while maintaining or exceeding the standards set forth by the Executive Chef for menu production, kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and advance preparation. Essential Functions Read and follow recipes as they pertain to menu production. Memorize all production specifications, food presentations, and cooking methods pertinent to menu production. Proficiently manage station with little supervision from Executive Chef and Sous Chefs. Recognize/fabricate all products pertinent to menu production. Cook all menu items to guest specifications with regards to temperature, etc. Properly label, date, and store all prepared food as well as raw ingredients and food orders. Assist others in workload management as time allows. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Maintain a sanitary environment consistent with the standards of chef and local health department. Recognize fluctuations in volume of business, and maintain station accordingly. Maintain consciousness of portion sizes consistent with production specifications. Recognize and react to product spoilage. Maintain a clean and presentable uniform/appearance. Communicate any needs, deficiencies, or outages to chef/supervisor. Accept verbal direction from chef/supervisor regarding changes, special needs, quantity of production, etc. Organize tasks and manage time effectively. Complete station set up, including necessary equipment, in a timely manner and assist team members as time allows. Prepare portions of Staff Meal for Employee Cafeteria. Close kitchen shifts in the manner set forth by chef/supervisor. Demonstrates ability to change directions, learn, and progress in work environment at request/direction of Executive Chef and Sous Chefs. Position Requirements In the process of acquiring or graduate of culinary program preferred Past work experience of at least 3 years consisting of lead hot line kitchen work in a food driven, high standard, fast-pace restaurant preferred. Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and clearly communicate in English with respect to business related tasks Able to react positively to fast pace work environment and high pressure situations. Able to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members both in culinary and exterior departments of the hotel (specifically stewarding and service staffs). Able to work well inside of a team orientated environment. Able to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor in all situations, especially those pertaining to client satisfaction. Have a solid knowledge of equipment utilized on a daily basis. Have a comprehensive understanding and recognition of Modern American Cuisine, its ingredient and the preparation and handling of those ingredients. Be able to work long hours in a high expectation work environment Comfortable degree of dexterity for knife handling, prep work, etc. Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Reporting Relationships This position reports to the

Executive Chef & Sous Chefs Exemption Status Non-exempt Note:

This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.