Cook

Trexcon Inc•Weston, MO

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Cooks work in various areas including meats, vegetables, bakery, and salads. They must be able to speak and understand conversational English, read menus in English, and comprehend basic measurements. Cooks need to be able to multi-task and work efficiently, accurately, and quickly to maintain stock of menu items within their assigned area. Essential job functions include reading English menus to accurately and quickly prepare menu items for the day, visually observing food and discarding expired items, tracking discarded food, and informing management. They are responsible for keeping their assigned area clean and clutter-free, maintaining master knowledge of food items and recipes, and preparing food accordingly.

Requirements

Speak and understand conversational English.
Read menus in English including comprehension of basic measurements and equivalents.
Able to multi-task and work efficiently, effectively, accurately and quickly to maintain stock of menu items within assigned area.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items for the day accurately and quickly, no later than 10 minutes prior to opening the unit.
Visually observe food and discard expired items.
Track and inform management of any food items discarded.
Keep assigned area clean and walk-ins, reach-ins clutter free with restaurant issued cleaning supplies.
Maintain master knowledge of food items and recipes to prepare food.
Assist with preparation and closing in all back-of-house areas (salads, meats, vegetables) when needed.
Discard, restock, and maintain all food items when closing.
Transition the next shift cook on current day’s progress, menu items, and set-ups completed.
Prepare set-ups, maintain organized walk-ins, and complete cleaning/operational checklists.
Maintain attendance in accordance with the employee handbook.
Perform other duties, tasks, and/or projects as assigned.