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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$39,503 / year median in California
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Under direction of Management this individual will be responsible for all prepped items in our kitchen including dough and sauces. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: This role includes mixing and portioning dough as well as ability to follow recipes Ability to work organized and efficiently Preparing sauces, salads, cookies, meatballs and other items with consistent quality Early morning start times for dough mixing Maintain and abide by County Health/ Sanitation standards Keeping dish pit organized and assisting with washing duties as needed Ensure that all equipment and tools are in proper operating condition and are cleaned on a regular basis. Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required Communicating with management and staff about any issues or concerns that may arise Receiving orders and checking for any shorted or subbed items upon delivery Positive attitude and being coachable is very important to us - An Automated Decision System (ADS) is employed in the assessment of applicants for the positions being recruited for in order to gauge the following pertinent qualifications or traits: The candidate's ability to perform the tasks in the available job role. The candidate's self-rated skill proficiency. The candidate's fit for this job posting. The use of AI technology, which may be considered an ADS, is used to converse with candidates, screen based on the position's criteria, and schedule interviews. The candidate may request an alternative selection process or accommodation if desired by emailing the employer directly using the email listed on the careers site.