Banquet Cook Job Milwaukee area,Wisconsin USA,Restaurant/Food Service

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Cook Level II

DEPARTMENT: Culinary/Food and Beverage

SUPERVISOR: Executive Chef and Sous Chefs

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production, and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks, seasonings, and other food items prepared at a specific station.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare all station-specific food items according to standard recipes and/or guest check specifications to ensure product consistency. Visually inspect, select, and use only suitable food items for menu preparation.

Check and control proper storage of products, especially stocks and sauces, and manage portion control.

Maintain cleanliness of refrigeration, storage, and working areas to comply with Health Department regulations.

Ensure all equipment is clean, sanitized, and in proper working condition.

Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items; read and employ math skills to prepare items according to recipes.

Maintain high quality in food production and presentation.

Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene.

Set up stations, breakdown, and perform all necessary prep work.

Store requisitioned food items properly.

Prepare all food items according to recipe specifications.

Keep coolers cleaned, organized, and locked after use if finished.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive or Sous Chefs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Sufficient manual dexterity to handle kitchen equipment such as knives, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
Must own a set of knives.
Ability to lift, push, or pull weights up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to work in confined spaces with high noise levels and interruptions.
Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation or related training/experience.
High school diploma preferred.
Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.
Cooking experience of 1-2 years in a similar role required.
Ability to obtain necessary local, state, or federal licenses or certifications.
Must join H.E.R.E. Local 122 union.

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