Old Hickory Cook I (U)

 

Gaylord Entertainment

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Job Title: Culinary I Department: F&B Banquet Kitchen, F&B Outlet Company: Gaylord Hotels Reports To: Exec Chef - Restaurant, Sr Sous Chef - Banquets Supervises: N/A Job Description Date: 10/03/06

 

Job Purpose: Two to three sentences describing the overall purpose of the job Responsible for food production, preparation and a la carte cooking according to company standards. Job Responsibilities: Maximum of ten responsibilities, in order of percentage of time spent on functions from longest to shortest; do not list anything that does not represent at least 10% of the job’s time. Please include supervisory responsibilities. 1. Perform basic knife skills (i.e. slice, dice, julienne) in the preparation and production of food items. 2. Prepare and produce baked and pastry items according to established standards in pastry kitchens as assigned. 3. Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment, and general kitchen areas. 4. Provide support to the front line, following guidelines given by management. 5. Store food and chemicals appropriately. 6. Perform according to HACCP, OSHA and sanitation guidelines. 7. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Job Qualifications: Describe the minimum qualifications needed to complete the job responsibilities. Education High school degree or equivalent preferred. Experience Previous culinary experience preferred. Must have ability to read and write in English. Licenses/Certifications Food Handler’s Card may be required Management Activities: Check all that apply   Interview, select and train STARS   Set and adjust their rates of pay and hours of work   Direct the work of STARS   Appraise STARS productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status   Handle STAR complaints   Discipline STARS   Plan the work   Determine the techniques to be used   Apportion the work among the STARS   Determine the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used or merchandise to be bought, stocked and sold   Control the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies   Provide for the safety and security of the employees or the property   Plan and control the budget   Monitor or implement legal compliance measures   Customarily and regularly direct the work of at least 2 or more full-time STARS or their equivalent (1 full-time STAR at 40 and 2 half-time STARS at 20 hours each , are equivalent to 2 full-time STARS).   Authority to hire or fire other STARS, or makes suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, firing , advancement, promotion or any other change of status of other employees are given particular weight.

 

Discretion & Independent Judgment: Answer all questions and provide multiple specific examples. Question Answer ( If yes, give multiple examples) Does this position have authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement management policies or operating practices? No Does this position have authority to commit the employer in matters that have significant financial impact? No Does this position have authority to waive or deviate from established policies and procedures without prior approval? No Does this position have authority to negotiate and bind the company on significant matters? No Is this position involved in planning long or short-term business objectives? No Does this position represent the company in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes or resolving grievances? No Does this position have authority to make an independent choice, free from immediate direction or supervision or make decisions or recommendations that may occasionally be reviewed, revised or reversed? No Physical Requirements: Indicate requirements that are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequent sitting with some walking and standing. Frequently lifts/carries up to 5 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Additional physical and visual requirements (check all that apply)   Identify and distinguish colors x Stand for long periods of time   Walk extended distances x Lift/carry 6-25 lbs. x Lift/carry 26-50 lbs.   Lift/carry over 50 lbs. x Reach hands and arms in any direction   Kneel and/or stoop repeatedly   Other:

 

Working Conditions: Indicate the environmental aspects