PlayBook Cook II

PlayBook Cook II

Responsible for following menu specifications and standard recipes by safely preparing food items for direct consumption by guests. Compensation: $16.00 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides medium complexity hot and cold food preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes in accordance to established recipes and guidelines.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of advanced food preparation and handling techniques.
• Maintains knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations, including tear down, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Maintains extensive knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Prepares appetizers, entrees, salads, and desserts following provided recipes for restaurant, bar, and special functions.
• Prepare and execute menu items for the restaurant in a timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Visually inspects all food sent from kitchen and ensures plates are clean and appetizing.
• Completes food temperature checks daily.
• Tastes all food items prepared for quality assurance.
• Completes preparation records and stores food items properly at close of meal service.
• Follows all safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary work areas, follow all food safety standards.
• Work with front of the house to meet pacing and special guest requests (including allergies and intolerances)
• Ensures all food preparation and assembling is done in accordance with established procedures and recipes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of fire and departmental safety procedures.
• Takes necessary precautions and follows correct procedures for lifting, equipment operation and knife usage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Ability to multitask.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent. One to three years related experience. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Must obtain and maintain Serv-Safe certificate.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid racing license.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• The Team Member will be required to stand for the duration of the shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The Team Member may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to work standing 100% of the time.
• The Team Member is subject to endure heat and moisture in a kitchen setting.
• The Team Member may be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The work environment may vary in levels of crowds, noise, and smoke, depending on the assigned station and customer volume.