COOK

PRIMARY TASK

The primary function of this position is to prepare hot and cold meals to order for in-house guests and carry-out customers according to accepted methods and recipes in a timely and organized manner ensuring health and safety regulations and quality standards are maintained and that customer satisfaction is achieved.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Check work schedule for assigned duties (grill / cold side), check menu changes, daily specials, promotions and featured items.
• Perform inspection of the grill and cold side workstations, verify supplies and prepare for operations.
• Set-up floor mats, trash cans, turn on grill, fryers, grill exhaust, check grease drawer, fryer plug, fill and set sanitizer buckets in place.
• Set-up appropriate utensils (portion ladles, knives, spatula, scraper, scoops, etc.) turn on steam table, stock refrigerator and salad unit.
• Prep food items (bacon, eggs, batters, sauces, cheese, vegetables, salads) fill squeeze bottles and storage containers.
• Receive orders from kitchen printer or guest checks from Servers for in-house guests and carry-out customers and prepare meals to order according to accepted methods, recipes and are properly presented in a timely and organized manner.
• Perform quality checks on food items, rotate dated sensitive items, check fryer oil levels, fryer-grill temperatures and refrigeration-freezer temperatures.
• Clean / sanitize work area and equipment, re-stock kitchen supplies, empty bus pans, grease drawer, trashcans and replace sanitizer.
• Assist Servers, Fountain and Utility personnel load and empty dishwasher as needed.
• Assist customers, address issues and concerns whenever needed and according to company policy.
• At the end of the shift, wrap breads, mark / apply day dots and return food items in proper storage, throw out unusable, expired and out-dated  products, empty trash and replace liners, clean walls, floors, floor mats and exhaust hoods screens.
• Breakdown, clean and secure kitchen equipment, freezer, refrigerator, grill, fryer, microwave, heat lamps, toaster, steam table and validate with manager on duty (MOD) and complete all necessary paperwork.

GENERAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
• Must meet the company performance standards for the job.
• Must participate in company orientation and training.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform the job.

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma / GED preferred.
• Commercial Food preparation background / experience preferred.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended period of time.
• Must know safety information regarding all materials used within the scope of the work.