Food Service - Cook

Bristol Farms•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

The Food Service Cook prepares food for daily orders according to company recipes, portion sizes, and exact specifications. The role includes preparing produce, salads, dressings, sandwiches, and cheeses, and may include working at sauté, grill, pizza oven, or other cook-to-order stations. The cook follows the FIFO rotation system, labels and dates leftover food, and uses leftovers before opening new products. The position also includes inspecting food and preparation processes, measuring temperatures, maintaining required food quality and sanitation standards, and performing some dishwashing. The Food Service Cook is expected to provide exceptional customer service by demonstrating a positive, can-do attitude, treating others with respect, and adjusting readily to workplace changes. The position requires standing and walking regularly and may require lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or three to six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell regularly.
Ability to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or tools frequently.
Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop occasionally.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook items needed for daily orders.
Requisition supplies daily.
Follow company recipes, portion sizes, and specifications when preparing food.
Peel, clean, and cut fruit for breakfast or compotes.
Clean vegetables, fruits, and berries for salads, relishes, and gelatin desserts.
Mix ingredients for green, fruit, and potato salads.
Prepare dressings such as Thousand Island, French, and Roquefort.
Prepare cold sandwiches and cheeses.
When applicable, work at sauté, grill, pizza oven, and other cook-to-order stations.
Follow the FIFO (First in, First out) rotation system.
Cover, label, and date leftover foods, and use leftovers before opening new products.
Inspect food and food preparation, including measuring temperatures, to maintain quality and sanitation in accordance with FDA and local health department codes and company standards.
Perform some dishwashing.
Provide exceptional customer service, demonstrate a positive attitude, treat others with respect, and adapt to workplace changes.