Fuel Cook Full Time
About The Position
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing food items, following menu specifications and recipes, and providing service to all guests. This role involves operating kitchen equipment, adhering to sanitation and nutrition practices, and performing general upkeep and cleaning duties. The cook will also be responsible for creating compound sauces, verifying portion sizes and quality standards, preparing food requisitions, and maintaining knowledge of kitchen equipment operation. Proper food storage and preparation record-keeping are also key responsibilities. Ensuring the safety and security of staff and guests is paramount, along with performing other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and thorough with strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment as part of a team
- Basic to advanced knowledge of kitchen sanitation and regulations for workplace safety
- Basic to advanced knowledge of food handling techniques, preparation, cooking procedures, and culinary terminology
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- One year of experience in a professional kitchen
- Must obtain valid gaming license, where applicable
Nice To Haves
- Additional years of experience required for upper-level cooks
- Additional culinary classes or certifications required for upper-level cooks
Responsibilities
- Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest
- Operates kitchen equipment, including slicers, steamers, deep fryers, ovens, broilers, grills, mixers, kettles, and griddles
- Utilizes reading and math skills to follow recipe specifications and measurements
- Actively participates with other kitchen staff and to cook, prepare, dish, and assemble all menu items
- Verifies that all sanitation and nutrition practices are maintained
- Performs general upkeep and cleaning duties, such as mopping floors, wiping countertops, cleaning food prep areas, etc.
- Creates compound sauces and derivatives of the mother sauces
- Verifies that all portion sizes, quality standards, departmental rules, policies, and procedures are adhered to
- Prepare written food requisition for supplies and food items for production in the workstation and inventory purposes
- Maintains knowledge of all kitchen equipment operation, including tear down, cleaning, and maintenance
- Completes preparation records and stores food items properly at close of meal service
- Ensures the safety and security of staff and guests
- Performs other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
