Cook 1 - Part Time, Gordon Ramsay

JOB SUMMARY:

 The Cook is responsible for preparing recipes and food items in accordance with the Executive Chef’s requirements.

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  (includes but is not limited to the following)

• Prepare, sautés, broiled, fried, baked and grilled food items in accordance to kitchen needs. 
• Perform various job duties that will include operation of grill, fryer, broiler, oven and French top in accordance with kitchen needs.
• Ability to follow step by step instructions and food preparation guidelines.
• Perform preliminary preparation work in a timely manner.
• Ensures ingredient supply levels are accurate. 
• Move items from shelves to carts and transport to assigned stations for restocking purposes.
• Maintains the required par of food items in their assigned station from support areas throughout the property.
• Maintains a sanitary and organized work area.
• Understand proper safety and health codes and regulations and maintain them regularly.
• Ensure all areas assigned are clean and free of debris
• Demonstrates proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
• Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correctly storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity.
• Prepares food products according to standard recipes and specifications and demonstrates positive responses to training by chefs.
• Effectively communicates with other team members, including service and kitchen maintenance personnel.
• Maintains the appropriate appearance of work station in accordance with county health and department service standards.
• Ensures that side-work, supplies and stock is prepared for the shift and closing side-work is prepared for next shift.
• Follows all applicable safety procedures.
• Follows all standard operating procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned and requested.
• Work requires schedule flexibility which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:  (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage products.
• Ability to perform basic/intermediate math skills including measurement of products
• Ability to operate point of sale systems.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships especially with staff and management.
• Knowledge, understanding and compliance of policies and procedures, service expectations, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels and other instructions.
• Must be able to work individually and as part of a team in collaboration with others
• Meets attendance guidelines of the job and adhering to regulatory, departmental and company policies.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed in a loud, fast paced environment, multiple tasks to be handled under time constraint. 
• Must be able to tolerate the heat of the kitchen area or cold of refrigeration units
• Requires standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting and reaching throughout the shift.
• Maintains clean, neat appearance and hygiene in accordance with standards
• Must wear clean, appropriate assigned uniform including slip resistant shoes in kitchen areas
• Visual ability needed to accurately prepare food and operate kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to bend, twist, turn, push and pull, as well as lift and carry above/below the shoulders a minimum of 50 lbs or more repeatedly. 
• Shifts may vary based on business needs.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift, including holidays and weekends. 
• Must be able to handle intoxicated guests in a professional manner and according to policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1  year prior experience as a cook required  in a fine dining or upscale establishment  
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 
• Must obtain a Food Handlers certificate from County Health Department.
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business. 
• Must pass background check and urinalysis drug test. 
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• Must possess basic reading, writing and mathematical skills as applicable for recipe calculations and kitchen safety.
• Works well with others, especially other wait people, bartenders, cooks, supervisors, etc. 

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