210450 Palm Beach F/B Kitchen Cook

JOB SUMMARY:

The Palm Beach Cook prepares all food items for Palm Beach adhering to all Moody Gardens Regulations as well as Local Food Regulations.

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:

• Must maintain a Guest focus while performing duties
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of guest experience
• Follow Chefs assignments for opening and closing procedures and food preparation
• Maintain proper inventory levels of food in holding bins, monitoring waste at all times
• Operation and set up of equipment
• Prepare food items by complying with portions size, quality standards, departmental rules, policies and procedures
• Keep all foods refrigerated when not being uses
• Ensure that proper food temperatures are maintained
• Responsible for safety standards, neatness and sanitation of work areas
• Help remove all trash from concession areas
• Cook all foods to proper temperature and ensure consistency of product
• Adhere to company cost control guidelines by not over or under portioning
• Receive verbal instructions for food as requested by guests
• Keep work area clean and sufficiently stocked
• Clean and sanitize all work areas and food preparation equipment
• Adhere to company guidelines for appearance and uniform standards
• 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:

• Prior Culinary experience preferred
• Culinary Arts Degree or current enrollment in Culinary School preferred
• Must obtain TABC & Food Handlers Certification prior to beginning work

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must be reliable and responsible
• Knowledge of Galveston County Health Department rules and regulations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform tasks that include reaching, bending, and stooping
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Ability to safely lift bags, cases, and stacks up to 60 pounds many times per day
• Ability to work in hot, humid, and loud environment for long periods of time