Prep cooks/fry cook

Description: A cook is responsible for daily preparation of all food items at each station on the kitchen. A cook is also responsible for all assigned prep work and set up and close of each station. A cook must maintain proper product presentation, product quality, and cook time standards. A cook must adhere to all Greene Turtle recipes, plate presentations, and specifications. Requirements: • Prepare all items to Greene Turtle standards • Practice safety and sanitation measures • Understand food hierarchy and all sanitation specifications set forth by The Greene Turtle • Assume 100% responsibility for quality of product served • Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures • Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food product at each station • Completes all assigned prep work and properly labels • Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work station • Prepares items for grilling, frying broiling or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, seasoning, or marinating • Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes • Assist in food prep assignments during off peak periods • Assist in dishwashing during off peak periods • Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment • Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, freezers, and all storage areas • Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station • Adheres to all shelf-life standards • Uses all checklists for set up and break down of the kitchen • Performs all daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties assigned by management • Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times • Perform all shift change and closing duties • Maintain performance standards and motivates team through positive role modeling • Performs additional responsibilities, although no detailed, as requested by a manager at any time Additional Info: • Clean and neat appearance • Adhere to The Greene Turtle uniform policy at all times • This position will spend 100% of the time standing • Able to report to work as scheduled • Process strong customer service skills, ability to work in a fast paced team oriented environment • Must be able to communicate clearly • Ability to stand for prolonged periods • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally