Banquet Cook 2

BALBOA BAY CLUB VENTURES LLC•Newport Beach, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides preparation of assigned kitchen area to ensure the highest level of food service and quality on a consistent basis.

Three years prior restaurant experience required.
Must be able to cook fish, meat and sauté.
Possess in-depth knowledge of restaurant food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling skills.
Must demonstrate positive attitude and professional demeanor.
Requires ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as BEO's, recipes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English to understand instructions, safety rules, and communicate with guests.
Must have a valid current Food Handlers Card/ServSAFE or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Must know and follow all applicable health standards.
Must maintain a clean appearance and professional demeanor.

Prepare foods such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, starches, vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.
Maintains detailed knowledge of all menus, recipes, food quality standards and regulations.
Complies with accuracy of portion sizes, quality standards, departmental policies and procedures, and accurately follows recipes.
Assists with ensuring food leaves the kitchen simultaneously and in a timely fashion, is of high quality, and is prepared according to order.
Ensures all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives.
Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to observe that it is cooked.
Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings.
Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Reporting to work as scheduled (on time and on regular basis) is an essential function of the job.
Maintains work area in clean, safe and organized manner.