Banquet Cook Hot Prep

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Galveston, TX 77554Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $15.50 - $18.50 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceLine cook Restaurants

 

Reports To: Executive Chef                                      Department: Kitchen

Classification: Full Time                                          Division: Hotel Food & Beverage

 



 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Line Cook is responsible for making food according the restaurant orders, and per the Executive Chef’s instructed recipes.

 

POSITION AUTHORITY:

The incumbent is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities, provided such action is consistent with position guidelines as outlined below.

 

POSITION GUIDELINES:

Position guidelines include, but are not limited to, established company and department policies and procedures and all supervisory directives.  The incumbent is expected to exercise sound, reasonable judgment and initiative, and give high priority to accuracy and details in the performance of job responsibilities.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


Receive orders from Restaurant Servers, and prepare the order in line with the Executive Chef’s instruction
Maintain appropriate sanitation of the line with Health Department, and Moody Gardens standards
Assist in all necessary preparation for buffet and operations of line
Check all coolers at the beginning and end of shift and make sure they are all running at the right temperature
Handling fresh seafood with care; making sure it is iced down around the clock
Keeping the line clean at all times
Check the banquet function sheet every morning
Setting the line for the next day
Keeping up with stock and alert Executive Chef if an item has run out or is running low
Following recipes at all times
Any and all other duties as assigned; duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens


 

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:


High School diploma or equivalent required
5 years prior experience in similar position
Must obtain TABC & Food Handlers Certification prior to beginning work


 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:


Must be reliable and responsible
Ability to read, listen, and communicate in English both verbally and in writing
Basic math skills to understand measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes
Ability to operate kitchen appliances such as stoves, ovens, mixers, etc.
Knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation


 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart weighing up to 50 pounds regularly
Ability to perform duties in confined spaces
Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time
Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges

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