Restaurant Culinary - Cook III, (PT)

Human Resources•Huntington Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

What You Will Accomplish Prepares food items, such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines. Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage. Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate/maintain appropriate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roaster and steam kettles. 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. Uses thermometer to ensure food is cooked/maintained at proper temperature. Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings. Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use. Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards. Must wear non-slip, oil resistant shoes. Follows all safety policies and procedures. What You Will Bring At least six months of prior food prep 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.

Requirements

At least six months of prior food prep 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 degree.
Current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

Prepares food items, such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.
Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage.
Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate/maintain appropriate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roaster and steam kettles.
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. Uses thermometer to ensure food is cooked/maintained at proper temperature.
Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings.
Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Must wear non-slip, oil resistant shoes.
Follows all safety policies and procedures.