Helper Cook (On Call)
About The Position
Learns to assist in the preparation and cooking of various food items prior to being considered a qualified, skilled cook. Maintains food safety and sanitation standards in the preparation and kitchen areas. Learns to read menus to estimate food requirements, orders food from suppliers or procures it from storage, and prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes. Learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles. Helps measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment. Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods under guidance. Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others. Tests food by tasting, smelling, and piercing to determine that it is cooked. Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, and adds gravies, sauces, and garnishes to fill orders as directed. Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds fruits and vegetables. Butchers chicken, fish, and shellfish as directed. Bakes bread, rolls, cakes, and pastry as course of instruction permits. Maintains work area and equipment, follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment, and interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner. Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Three years of cooking experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior catering experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements.
- Orders food from supplier or procures it from storage.
- Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.
- Learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles.
- Helps measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Bakes, roasts, broils and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods under guidance.
- Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others.
- Tests food by tasting, smelling and piercing to determine that it is cooked.
- Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, and adds gravies, sauces and garnishes to fill orders as directed.
- Washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables and fruits.
- Butchers chicken, fish and shellfish as directed.
- Bakes bread, rolls, cakes and pastry as course of instruction permits.
- Maintains work area and equipment.
- Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
- Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner.
- Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
- paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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