Restaurant Cook - Full-time / Part-time

Provides friendly and efficient service to guests according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and a quality work environment as directed by General Manager or Manager on Duty.

Job Duties and Tasks for: "Restaurant Cook"

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
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• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Estimate expected food consumption; then requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
• Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
• Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.
• Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
• Butcher and dress animals, fowl, or shellfish, or cut and bone meat prior to cooking.
• Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.
• Prepare relishes and hors d'oeuvres.
• Keep records and accounts.
• Plan and price menu items.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility
• Must be able to work under heavy stress/pressure during peak times
• Must be able to communicate with guests
• Requires occasional reaching, bending, pushing and pulling
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors.
• Requires continual standing and walking

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives direction and training from the General Manager as to specific procedures and assignments.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

None