Saute Cook

Oak Steakhouse Charleston•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a saute cook, you maintain high quality standards for each dish that is sent out. Consistency and perfection are the two things you strive for when delivering an unforgettable dining experience while working in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

A minimum 2 years’ experience in kitchen preparation and line cook experience
Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
Basic food cost knowledge
Understanding and knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and restaurant employees.

Responsibilities

Accurately and efficiently prepare the highest quality cuisine for our guests; compiling consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products serves
Adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven flat top range and refrigeration equipment
Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or maintaining
Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement