Cook

Description

Cooks duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

Must be a team player Provide prompt, courteous, and professional service to customers Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment. Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures. Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period. Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sauting or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty. Knowledge of where and how everything is stored Able to prepare food according to food handlers guidelines Able to communicate with Prep Cooks & Wait staff Maintain the quality and appearance of items prepared Label and date and rotates all products properly as well as all food stored and rotate as needed Able to work in a high pace and hot environment Able to multi-task Maintain thorough understanding of menu items and preparation techniques Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment. Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area Arrive on time and demonstrate effective time management Flexible with job duties Able to work all shifts and holidays Report to managers when something is broken or needs repair Follow written and verbal instructions Other duties as assigned,