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Sbarro Cook and Prep
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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
Steam Cook / Kitchen Prep Prepares all food products in accordance with the specifications outlined in the Recipe Manual and Recipe Cards while utilizing predetermined safety and sanitary procedures. Operates all station preparatory equipment in a safe and sanitary manner (i.e., knives, steam cooker, dough machine, pizza oven, stove, etc.). Functions independently to prepare adequate products according to predetermined production schedules or requirements. Correctly maintains all displayed steam table items according to Sbarro Recipe Manual and Sbarro Product Cards while maintaining local health requirements. Correctly rotates all new and prepared products in a FIFO (first-in, first-out) manner. Follows established food safety time and temperature controls and cost control systems, including employee food policy and waste guidelines. Responsible for the proper use of equipment, gloves, utensils, and portion size of each item, temperature of hot food/cold food, and the attractive presentation of all food. Serves customers within their assigned station, following prescribed methods and within prescribed standards for guest service. This includes greeting, enhancing sales through purchase suggestions to customers, proper serving procedure, and checking for guest satisfaction in accordance with the standards established for guest satisfaction and recipe compliance. Maintains product knowledge, knows the ingredients, presentation, and price of all menu items and specials. Assists other team members when required. Other duties as assigned.