Prep Cook

CookTo prepare a wide variety of foods according to recipe requirements and to adhere to product sensitivities and plate presentation. To ensure that all prepared food meets TGI Friday's standard of excellence.Key Responsibilities & AccountabilitiesCompleting all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen managerLabeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelvesWashing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meatsMeasuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredientsParboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishesCleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchenAdhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standardsKeeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupplyEnsures that all prepared food meets TGI Friday's standard of excellence, follows recipe requirements, and adheres to product sensitivity and plate presentation guidelines.Keeps updated on recipe changes. Ensures proper execution of recipe procedures to maintain a high quality and consistent product.Keeps entire kitchen clean; stocks and sets up rotation.Keeps prepared food continuously moving out of the kitchen.Communicates ticket times and potential problems with the service staff, kitchen staff and Managers.Completes assigned prep work for stocking and set up of station. Breaks down and cleans station thoroughly every day.Requisitions products on a timely basis. Operates and maintains equipment properly.Cleans and sanitizes throughout the shift.Ensures proper rotation of all products and stocks products to par. Labels, day dots and signs all products. Obtains Manager signature on all products.Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action which may be taken.Key DecisionsInfluences:Guest ExperienceFollowing and enforcement of standards of cleanliness and presentationManagement of inventoryMeasures of SuccessConsistently fulfill the Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities aboveGuest satisfaction scoresFood quality and costCleanliness and sanitationQualification RequirementsMust be able to perform multiple tasks, while maintaining required standards of operation, in daily activities.Must also be able to perform duties that ensure Guest satisfaction.Must produce items exactly according to recipe to ensure Guest satisfaction and control food costs.Must follow food handling and sanitation procedures to control food costs and ensure Guest and Team Member safety. Ensures positive Team Member morale.Must be able to read Guest ordersMust be able to hear kitchen, window person and/or Manager requests in the midst of loud background noiseMust be able to frequently lift and carry up to 70 lbs Jackmont Hospitality