Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications & Skills:
Restaurant experience desirable. Excellent Culinary skills and excellent communication skills.

Summary of Position:
Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils. Plating and garnishing of cooked items. Monitors proper food temperature, rotating and storing food in a proper manner. Maintaining a clean, sanitary cooking area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures excellent food preparation and food quality.
• Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in grills, fryers and a variety of another kitchen equipment. Prepares and portions food products prior to cooking according to standards specifications.
• Follows recipes, including following standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Ensures menu items prepared timely, proper consistency, temperature, rotation and adherence to recipes and standard guidelines.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to the management team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisors.
• Follow all other REUNIONKITCHEN+DRINK policies and procedures.
• Acts as a team player, recognizing and helping any fellow employee.
• Asks for help when unable to attend tickets or other tasks promptly.
• Supports management staff and fellow staff members.
• Accepts direction from management and expediters.
• Comes to work on time and prepare for every shift with the following: All required necessities including a positive attitude, thermometer, cutting glove during preparation and appropriate uniform.
• Remains flexible in daily schedule changes depending on the needs of the restaurant.

Physical Demands and Requirements:  

• Lifting and carrying of items not to exceed 50 lbs. 
• Extensive and prolonged walking, standing, bending, and reaching required. 
• Occasional sitting and twisting required. 
• Grasping and fine manipulation using hands required. 
• Ability to work up to 8-10 hours per day.

Other Requirements: 

• Must have a current food handler’s card or any required by law in given state. 
• Must complete California workplace harassment training and/or any additional training required by law.