Location: Baltimore,MD, USA
Cook Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Control food usage to minimize waste.
* Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
* Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
* Restock items as needed through the shift.
* Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
* Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
* Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
* May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
* Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
* Perform more than one task at a time
Cook Qualifications:
* At least on year experience of cooking on a fast paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
* Culinary certified training preferred.
* Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
* Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
* Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
* Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
* Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
* May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
The Cook position requires the ability to perform the following:
* Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
* Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
* Handling food, objects, products and utensils.
* Bending, stooping, kneeling.
The pay range for this role is $15 - $20 an hour.