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.
Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Cook 2 is an experienced level position responsible for providing high-quality, fresh food to guests at eating establishments. You will report to the Sous Chef.
Primary Tasks:
You will cook food by charbroiling, poaching, deep frying, pan-frying, sauté, roasting, griddling, and par-cooking. Monitor quality of food being served. Prepare multiple ingredients including washing, chopping, slicing, and peeling of fruits and vegetables. Follow standardized recipes and methods to prepare meals that are cooked, tasty and visually appealing You will taste food before serving and provide garnishes for food plates. Follow established food preparation procedures and converted portion guidelines to control waste levels. Practice proper food storage and follows suitable food serving temperatures. Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment by practicing proper housekeeping procedure cleaning while working. Set-up, service, and clean-up of food production. You will rotate stock to ensure usage and disposal occurs before the expiration date. Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
Job Requirements:
You will read and follow recipes Food Safety Certification Serve Safe Certification Proficient in the following cooking techniques: Charbroiling, poaching, deep frying, pan-frying, sauté, roasting, griddling, and par-cooking Two (2) years of experience as a broiler/sauté cook in a high-end, high-volume restaurant. You will read and follow recipes Food Safety Certification Serve Safe Certification Proficient in the following cooking techniques: Charbroiling, poaching, deep frying, pan-frying, sauté, roasting, griddling, and par-cooking Two (2) years of experience as a broiler/sauté cook in a high-end, high-volume restaurant. You will cook food by charbroiling, poaching, deep frying, pan-frying, sauté, roasting, griddling, and par-cooking. Monitor quality of food being served. Prepare multiple ingredients including washing, chopping, slicing, and peeling of fruits and vegetables. Follow standardized recipes and methods to prepare meals that are cooked, tasty and visually appealing You will taste food before serving and provide garnishes for food plates. Follow established food preparation procedures and converted portion guidelines to control waste levels. Practice proper food storage and follows suitable food serving temperatures. Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment by practicing proper housekeeping procedure cleaning while working. Set-up, service, and clean-up of food production. You will rotate stock to ensure usage and disposal occurs before the expiration date. Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
