Cook

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Shift 10:30am -7:30pm (but may vary)

Job Summary:

R esponsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry and/or stations or other areas of the kitchen. Responsible for Cook 1 employees in expediting various job assignments as needed during the service and preparation of all food items.

Required:

High school Diploma or Equivalent 1 year of experience

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines. Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner. Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant. Restocks all items as needed throughout shift. Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills. Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas. Ensure food quality and presentation meet established high standards through broad knowledge of cooking techniques, stock and soup preparation and ability to make all five mother sauces.

Other Responsibilities:

Other duties as requested or assigned.

Working Conditions:

This position will spend 100% of the time standing and frequently walking. Works indoors in a well-lit, well-ventilated area and occasionally works outside during special functions. May be exposed to wet floors, odors, and extremely hot equipment and food throughout the workday May be subject to extreme temperatures.

Educational, Physical, and Other Requirements:

Employee should have a broad knowledge of cooking techniques, stock and soup preparation and ability to make all five mother sauces. Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all kitchen equipment. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. The individual must be able to transport and lift up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly. Must have good hand, arm and finger dexterity. Repetitive motion is often required in the performance of daily tasks. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical requirements may include frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift, stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; and smell. Vision abilities may require close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. For the safety and security of our residents and patients, employees must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English, which is the most universally used language of our resident and employee population. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position with or without notice

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status.