Prep Cook

Overview Career opportunities with Coral Hospitality. A great place to work. Responsibilities Reads menu to estimate food requirements and orders food from supplier or procures food from storage Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meat, fish, vegetables, and other foods Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use Butchers beef, pork, chicken, fish, and shellfish Cuts, trims, and bones meat prior to cooking Follows all ServSafe food handling and sanitation procedures Knowledgeable of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) Controls food waste and loss Ensures all foods prepared are the highest quality and appearance in accordance with approved recipes Eliminates safety hazards and reports all injuries and accidents Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all work surfaces, coolers, floors and equipment in work area Properly rotates, labels and dates all foods for use and/or storage Prepares orders as per chit from server. Handle any special requests of guests in a positive manner Provides a positive work environment between departments Other duties as apparent or assigned by Kitchen Manager/Executive Chef #J-18808-Ljbffr