Cook

Job Description

Job Description

The cook’s main duties are to plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items while complying with brand standards and company policies as well as state and local sanitation laws. The following reflects the essential job duties but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Duties of this job may be changed at management’s discretion.

Duties include :

Ensure the proper and efficient preparation of all foods, ensuring that quality and quantity standards are met

Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies / service procedures / standards

Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment

Maintain positive guest relations at all times

Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of work areas

Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation / health regulations and hotel requirements

Meet with manager and staff to review assignments, changes and anticipated business level

Maintain accurate inventory of all items

Develop good relationship with vendors / suppliers

Set up work station with required tools, equipment and supplies

Start prep work on items needed for the particular menu of the day

Check POS printer at work station to ensure it is in working worker

Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guide

Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods

Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by health department and hotel requirements

Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost

Breakdown work station and complete closing duties such as returning food items to proper storage areas, rotating all returned product, label all items, clean up and wipe down all food prep areas, equipment and utensils

Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.

Check the working condition of equipment and report to supervisor all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment

• Knows all safety and emergency procedures
• Maintains awareness of all rates

Communicates with the previous and following shifts

Ensures compliance with energy conservation and job safety requirements

May perform similar duties as requested by supervisor

Requirements :

Food Handler’s License or Certification

Must be able to use computer system

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