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The Groove
Cook 2
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What they do
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.
$34,307 / year median in Colorado
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Work and master kitchen stations; accepts responsibility for personal decisions and actions.
Ensure superior standards of service meet the requirements of guests and employees.
Proactive in exceeding guest satisfaction.
At times it may be necessary to investigate, quickly respond to, and resolve challenges from guests or employees.
Follow cleaning schedule and checklist daily to ensure a clean and sanitary environment.
Familiar with food preparation, cooking, and serving techniques; must be able to read cooking instructions.
Wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
Measure and mix ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods; adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
Observe and test foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and noticing the visual appearance.
Carve meats, portion food on serving plates, add gravies and sauces, and garnish servings to fill orders.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Ensure superior standards of service meet the requirements of guests and employees.
Proactive in exceeding guest satisfaction.
At times it may be necessary to investigate, quickly respond to, and resolve challenges from guests or employees.
Follow cleaning schedule and checklist daily to ensure a clean and sanitary environment.
Familiar with food preparation, cooking, and serving techniques; must be able to read cooking instructions.
Wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
Measure and mix ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods; adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
Observe and test foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and noticing the visual appearance.
Carve meats, portion food on serving plates, add gravies and sauces, and garnish servings to fill orders.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.