F&B Cook
About The Position
The Cook’s primary responsibility is to help ensure the restaurant maintains its reputation for serving good food. Cooks measure, mix, and cook ingredients according to recipes, using a variety of kitchen equipment. The role also supervises kitchen staff and maintains cleanliness in areas where duties are performed. Typical duties include reviewing daily preparation lists and priorities, preparing listed ingredients, cooking food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, labeling and storing remaining ingredients, cleaning work and surrounding areas, and preparing food and ingredients for the next shift. The Cook ensures ingredients are available and the kitchen is well supplied, communicates with the executive chef, direct supervisor, and other staff, and logs in and out at the beginning and end of each shift. Work takes place in various locations in a hotel restaurant kitchen. Most work areas are well lit and air conditioned, and cooking areas have nonslip floor mats. The Cook may be exposed to high and low temperatures near grills and ovens or when using walk-in refrigeration and freezer areas. Shift times vary with facility needs; some positions are full time and some are part time. Overtime is required as needed.
Requirements
- Culinary school diploma or one year of experience working in a restaurant kitchen environment.
- Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
- Ability to follow directions and instructions.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Accuracy and speed in executing orders.
- Strong communication skills.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Great customer service skills.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language or languages used in the workplace.
- Basic computer experience.
Responsibilities
- Review daily preparation lists, documentation, and priorities.
- Prepare ingredients and other contents of the preparation lists.
- Cook food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services according to recipes.
- Label, date, and store remaining food and ingredients.
- Clean the general work area and surrounding areas.
- Prepare food and ingredients for the next shift and ensure the kitchen is supplied.
- Supervise kitchen staff and maintain cleanliness in work areas.
- Communicate cooking procedures, current activities, and needs to the executive chef, direct supervisor, and other staff.
- Log in at the beginning of the shift and log out at the end.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
