Cook I

Job Description

Job Description

The Entry Level Cook 1 is a culinary position at The Battery that requires basic cooking skills or related experience and good communication skills. This is typically a production position that requires total supervision and training. The primary objective of the Cook 1 position is to learn how to work in every area of the kitchen. In order to accomplish this, a Cook 1 may rotate and assist throughout the kitchen. Working as a Cook 1 involves learning a wide variety of different skills in a short amount of time and practicing those skills by implementing them in actual tasks throughout the kitchen.

Essential Duties

• Perform many basic tasks of food preparation and organization in the kitchen.
• Effectively communicate with other members of the kitchen staff.
• Gracefully receive constructive criticism as well as effectively carry out orders.
• Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned
• Report to duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform.
• Ensure that a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained by following cleaning routines and through ongoing diligence during the shift and in set-up and clean down procedures.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
• Observe the company’s fire plan and health safety policy.
• Observe the rules and procedure of the company.
• Carry out any other reasonable duty that may be requested by a manager.

Qualifications

Work Environment / ADA Requirements