Server

Kitchen Cook

Reports To: Head Chef, Restaurant Manager, Shift Leaders

Summary: The Kitchen Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes according to restaurant recipes and standards. They work as part of a team to ensure that food is prepared efficiently, consistently, and to the highest quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation: Prepare ingredients for cooking, including chopping vegetables, measuring spices, and portioning meat and seafood. Follow recipes and cooking instructions accurately to ensure consistency and quality.
• Cook food using various methods, such as grilling, frying, sauting, and baking.
• Plate dishes attractively and according to restaurant standards.
• Kitchen Maintenance and Sanitation: Maintain a clean and organized work area, including equipment, utensils, and surfaces. Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring proper handling and storage of food.
• Assist with cleaning and organizing the kitchen at the end of each shift.
• Assist in maintaining clean and well kept vent hood systems.
• Teamwork and Communication: Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff, including the head chef and other cooks. Work collaboratively to ensure efficient and timely food preparation. Assist other team members as needed.
• Additional Duties: May be responsible for receiving and storing deliveries. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Qualifications:

Experience: Previous experience as a cook or in a similar role is preferred but not required. Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills is essential.

Skills: Basic knife skills, ability to follow recipes and instructions, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and good communication skills.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and work in a hot and sometimes stressful environment.