Cook
About The Position
A Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality meals in a timely and efficient manner while following recipes and upholding food safety standards. The role collaborates with kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness, organize ingredients, and deliver consistent dishes that meet customer expectations. The Cook prepares a variety of food items using kitchen equipment, maintains food quality and station supplies, portions ingredients according to standards and recipes, and follows proper plate presentation. The role also handles, stores, labels, and rotates products; assists with food preparation and inventory; communicates supply needs to management; and opens or closes kitchen stations according to checklists. The Cook attends scheduled employee meetings and performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of experience in a similar capacity.
- Current TABC (Texas) or RVSP (Louisiana) certification is required.
- Current Food Handler’s certificate or ServSafe certification is required.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- A culinary degree is a plus.
- Similar schooling experience, with or without a degree or certification, is acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of food items using kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills, and fryers.
- Assume responsibility for the quality of food served.
- Learn and consistently comply with standards, cooking methods, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
- Stock and maintain sufficient food products at line stations for service.
- Portion food products before cooking according to assigned standards and recipe specifications.
- Maintain clean and sanitary workstations and kitchen equipment.
- Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
- Handle, store, label, and rotate products properly.
- Assist with food preparation during off-peak periods as needed.
- Communicate inventory and supply needs to management.
- Open and/or close the kitchen properly and follow station opening and closing checklists.
- Assist others with opening and closing the kitchen.
- Assist with food and beverage inventories as directed.
- Attend all scheduled employee meetings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by a manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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