Cook II

Overview

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment and to prepare food items according to their outlets menu and recipe standards and customer request.  To assure preparation and service is of the highest possible quality in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers. 
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare over estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out of stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked. 
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables. 
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP. 
• Assist in prep work of vegetables and condiments as required for the next shift.
•  Perform other duties as requested by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred

• Minimum one year food service or related work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

During the course of performing the physical demands of this position, associates are expected to observe and adhere to safety and security procedures, promoting a safe work environment.

Physical Demands: 

Description:

Frequency:

Comments:

  Lifting

 Frequently

 Up tp 70 lbs.

  Bending

Frequently

 0

  Twisting

 Frequently

 0

  Push/Pull

 Frequently

 0

  Sitting

 Occasionally

 0

  Standing

 Frequently

 0

  Walking

 Frequently

 0

  Other

 0

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Kitchen Environment
• Moderate-loud noise is expected
• Variety of smells is expected
• Variety of temperatures is expected