Cook

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Job Description

Assists cooks in their tasks

Obtains necessary products and small equipment items required for food preparation

Carefully follows standard recipes and uses correct measuring devices while preparing all assigned items

Follows manufacturers' instructions when operating food production and serving equipment

Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices, including those related to personal hygiene

Returns soiled food preparation utensils and other small wares to the proper areas

Maintains a clean work station, including equipment used for food preparation tasks

Collects food and beverage products and small wares required for item preparation

Assists in plating food items for service

Handles leftover food items as instructed by the sous chef

Cleans banquet preparation equipment, serving equipment, and assigned work station areas

Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer / fridge temperatures

Ensure stock rotation. Assist in the ordering of stocks and checking of deliveries, spending and check and value stocks as required

Performs other appropriate tasks assigned

Work requires continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling, and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 lbs. unassisted, and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing over 40 lbs. with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers.