Food Service Cook

Food Service Cook

The Food Service Cook reports directly to the Kitchen Manager (if applicable) and/or Sous Chef and Executive Chef.

Responsibilities

• Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
• Supports restaurant prep (BOH and line) for daily operation.
• Meets daily quick service, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards.
• Ensure proper food quantities are set for daily and ongoing service.
• Participates in safety logs including food temperatures, rotation, and waste as necessary.
• Ensures safe food handling is maintained.
• Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, handwashing, and glove use with self.
• Maintains a safe work environment by abiding to all safety rules.
• Follows through daily prep and items lists, as assigned.
• Actively helps to support operation in assigned role, supporting holes as necessary.
• Actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with report to the supervisor to ensure that any potential complaints are mitigated against further occurrence.
• Communicates up to the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager regarding any issues seen with daily service or quality.
• Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices, and specials for sharing with guests.
• Assists with dishwashing as necessary.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedure

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
• Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• The ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat, energetic, and takes initiative.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Previous Experience

• Food handling permit required.
• 1-2 years food preparation