SUMMARY OF POSITION

Accurately & efficiently cook meats, vegetables & other hot food products as well as prepare & portion food products prior to cooking.  Cook & prepare a variety of food products using a variety of equipment according to the Daily Prep List.  Also perform other duties in the areas of food & final plate preparation including plating & garnishing cooked items.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, vegetables & other items for cooking using a variety of equipment.
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of every shift for assigned duties.
• Understands & complies with our consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, product presentation & kitchen rules, policies & procedures.
• Handles, stores & rotates all products properly.
• Maintains a clean & sanitary work station at all times.
• Stocks & maintains sufficient product levels to ensure a smooth service period.  Restocks pars for next shift.
• Follows our standard recipe card for preparation of all products.
• Promptly reports equipment and / or food quality problems to Kitchen Manager.
• Inform Kitchen Manager immediately of any product or ingredient shortages.
• Closes the kitchen properly & follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.  Assists co-workers in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings & brings suggestions & ideas for improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or the Manager on Duty.