Cook (FT, must be available weekends)

New Leaf•Santa Cruz, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cooks are responsible to perform duties and responsibilities listed below (other duties may be assigned): Preps, prepares, and cooks all items needed for daily orders. Requisition supplies daily. Follows all company’s recipes, and portion sizes when preparing foods following exact specifications. Mixes ingredients for green salads, fruit salads, and potato salad. Prepares cold sandwiches and cheeses. Works sauté line, grill, pizza oven, and other cook-to-order stations. Follows the FIFO rotation system (First in, First out). Covers, labels, and dates all leftover foods. Utilizes leftover foods before opening new products. Inspects food and food preparation; including measuring temperatures throughout the preparation process, to maintain quality and sanitation by the FDA and local health departmental codes and the company’s stringent standards. Some dishwashing is required. Cooks are expected to provide customer service that is extra ordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers. They are required to follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers. Going above and beyond encompasses attitudes, respect, and flexibility. Cooks are expected to have a positive “can-do” attitude; treat others with respect; and easily adjust to changes in the workplace.

Requirements

One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be available weekends.

Responsibilities

Preps, prepares, and cooks all items needed for daily orders.
Requisition supplies daily.
Follows all company’s recipes, and portion sizes when preparing foods following exact specifications.
Mixes ingredients for green salads, fruit salads, and potato salad.
Prepares cold sandwiches and cheeses.
Works sauté line, grill, pizza oven, and other cook-to-order stations.
Follows the FIFO rotation system (First in, First out).
Covers, labels, and dates all leftover foods.
Utilizes leftover foods before opening new products.
Inspects food and food preparation; including measuring temperatures throughout the preparation process, to maintain quality and sanitation by the FDA and local health departmental codes and the company’s stringent standards.
Some dishwashing is required.
Provide customer service that is extra ordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers.
Follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers.
Have a positive “can-do” attitude; treat others with respect; and easily adjust to changes in the workplace.