Cook 1

Jake's 58 • Islandia, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, consistency, and proper presentation of food. The Cook prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations, properly measures and portions all food items, and complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures. The Cook prepares food to proper specifications in a timely manner, utilizes kitchen equipment, ensures proper food temperatures and storage, and maintains the freshness and quality of all menu items. Additionally, the Cook packages products to specifications, performs opening, closing, and side work duties, keeps workstations and equipment clean and organized, and follows all health codes and sanitation regulations. The role also involves setting up and operating kitchen equipment, using waste control guidelines, and performing other assigned duties. The Cook must also role model the Company's guest service program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency degree required
• Minimum of 2-year previous experience in back-of-the-house foodservice position.
• Must be able to obtain a New York State Gaming License.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assures quality, consistency and proper presentation.
• Prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations.
• Properly measures and portions all food items.
• Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures.
• Cooks all food to proper specifications in a timely manner.
• Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.
• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
• Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items.
• Packages all products to proper specifications.
• Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines.
• Keeps workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
• Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations.
• Sets up and operates kitchen equipment.
• Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste on spoilage sheet.
• Performs other duties assigned.
• Must Role Model Company guest service program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED