Cook II
About The Position
Responsibilities and Duties: Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards. Set up, operate, and maintain assigned kitchen stations (grill, sauté, pantry, oven, etc.). Monitor food production to ensure timeliness, consistency, and presentation quality. Follow proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures in compliance with health and safety regulations. Assist in the preparation of ingredients such as chopping, marinating, measuring, and portioning. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation, equipment, and kitchen areas. Assist in inventory control, including receiving, rotating, and storing ingredients. Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to ensure smooth workflow and service. Train or guide Cook I and other junior kitchen staff as needed. Report equipment malfunctions or supply shortages to supervisors. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (preferred). 2-3 years of professional cooking experience or equivalent culinary training. Knowledge of various cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food production methods. Ability to follow recipes and production guidelines accurately. Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks. Good communication and teamwork skills Physical requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Ability to work in hot, cold, and fast-paced environments Work Environment: Commercial kitchen setting. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required based on operational needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- 2-3 years of professional cooking experience or equivalent culinary training.
- Knowledge of various cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food production methods.
- Ability to follow recipes and production guidelines accurately.
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, and fast-paced environments
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards.
- Set up, operate, and maintain assigned kitchen stations (grill, sauté, pantry, oven, etc.).
- Monitor food production to ensure timeliness, consistency, and presentation quality.
- Follow proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Assist in the preparation of ingredients such as chopping, marinating, measuring, and portioning.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation, equipment, and kitchen areas.
- Assist in inventory control, including receiving, rotating, and storing ingredients.
- Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to ensure smooth workflow and service.
- Train or guide Cook I and other junior kitchen staff as needed.
- Report equipment malfunctions or supply shortages to supervisors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Accommodation
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
