COOK - LEGOLAND NY

Compass Group•Village of Goshen, NY

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and company standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, ensuring quality food service at all times. The role prepares and serves food according to standardized recipes and schedules, maintains food quality and presentation, and follows safe food-handling and HACCP standards. The Cook also helps with kitchen operations, including equipment maintenance, production planning, record keeping, ordering, and receiving supplies.

Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions and meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, using correct portions and meeting standards for temperature, appearance, and taste; taste prepared food items.
Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the area worked.
Clean the kitchen after preparation and service; maintain cleanliness and store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.
Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and organized, and store food and supplies according to standards.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting.
Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies.
Immediately report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, or accidents to a supervisor.
Attend in-service and safety meetings.
Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
Work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
Use required protective equipment and safe practices, including medium-weight cut gloves when handling specified knives and equipment, protective gloves when handling hot items, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.