Cook Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years prior Kitchen Preparation and Cooking Experience required
• Minimum 6 month prior experience in a similar capacity required
• Must obtain Food Handlers certification prior to beginning work
• Must be reliable and responsible
• Must be able to communicate effectively with Managers, Kitchen staff, and dining room personnel
• Must maintain personal hygiene in accordance with Moody Gardens standards for food service personnel
• Ability to transport up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly
• Ability to remain standing for entire shift
• Must possess manual dexterity required to use knives and kitchen appliances

Responsibilities

• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of food products served on the buffet line
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Portion food service products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grill, broiler, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Ensure food is properly stored and dated
• Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating
• Follow proper buffet area presentation
• Handle, store, and rotate products properly
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Close kitchen properly following closing checklist for kitchen stations and assist others in closing the kitchen
• Attend scheduled meetings and bring suggestions for improvements
• Any and all other duties as assigned; duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens