Banquets - Cook II

Pacific Hospitality Group • Huntington Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Cook II prepares food for banquet service according to prescribed recipes and guidelines. The role includes preparing and cooking a variety of foods, handling and organizing food products, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, and keeping kitchen areas and equipment clean and ready for service. The position pays $24.00 per hour.

Requirements

• At least one year of prior food preparation experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation and knife handling skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, recipes, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary training or a culinary degree.
• A current Food Handlers Card, or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, and other food items according to recipes and guidelines.
• Butcher chicken, fish, and shellfish; cut, trim, and bone meat before cooking.
• Read menus to estimate food requirements and requisition food from storage.
• Adjust temperature controls on ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
• Measure and mix ingredients using kitchen utensils and equipment, including blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam food; season dishes according to recipes and adjust as needed.
• Observe and test food while cooking, including using a thermometer to verify proper cooking and holding temperatures.
• Carve meats, portion food onto serving plates, and add gravies, sauces, and garnishes.
• Follow food handling, sanitation, and health department guidelines and comply with applicable federal, state, local, and company standards.
• Report to work as scheduled, on time, and regularly.
• Wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables for preparation.
• Help control food products, leftovers, waste, and refrigeration organization.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, wares, walls, floors, walk-in coolers, and storage areas as directed; keep the work area clean and organized.
• Prepare the work area for the next service period, including emptying trash receptacles.
• Notify management of unsafe conditions, equipment maintenance needs, and accidents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed