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Cook Job Summary
The cook will prepare meals and follow establishment recipes. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the restaurant menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred. Experience in cooking is critical and being responsible in coming on time and taking on ownership and responsibility for their part.
Cook Duties and Responsibilities
- Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations
- Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
- Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift
- Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system
- Cooking order according to food health and safety standards
- Handling multiple food orders at one time and work in fast paced environments
- Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
- Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides
- Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner
- Storing all food properly
- Sanitizing and cleaning work stations and utensils
- Keeping check on inventory, Reordering stock and food supplies
- Being a team player and helping other team members when needed
Cook Requirements and Qualifications
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Previous relevant experience as a cook, or relevant work experience
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks
- Legally able to work in establishments which serve alcohol
- Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends
- Physically endurance to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to lift up to 25 pounds or more
- Able to read and write