GWP - Cook Seasonal (909)

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing culinary delights to our guests. The successful candidate will be able to provide guest satisfaction in our restaurant by providing high quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and very consistent manner.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares food items exactly according to the recipe every time.
• Use measuring devices and scales to control food costs.
• Follows recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set by the Lead Cook.
• Ensures proper recipe procedures to maintain a high quality and consistent product.
• Keeps updated on any recipe changes.
• Cleans and maintains workstation while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Check to see that all food items are covered, rotated, stored properly, and are dated.
• Ensures all food meets the standard of excellence.
• Has understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment within the kitchen.
• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Track and report any food waste, breakage, or transfers between departments.
• Able to communicate with Prep Cooks, Dining Attendants, and other restaurant employees.
• Be aware of food allergies and able to prepare food for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
• Follows opening and closing duties as directed.
• Identify guest needs and respond proactively to all their concerns.
• Periodic cleaning projects.
• Maintains a teamwork effort.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

• Six (6) months prior prep cooking or line cook experience is preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be able to take direction and work within a team environment.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.
• All line cooks must be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• A commitment to quality customer service is a requirement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Required to stand for long periods of time; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Broken glass, cuts, metal cans, burns, wet floors, and slipping are hazards of the job.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work flexible shifts/hours including evenings, weekends and holidays required.
• The noise level in the work environment varies from light to moderate.