Cook

Accurately prepare and cook product to Create Amazing Experiences for our guests

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to standardized recipes.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products 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 products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Prepares and portions food prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipes.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, saute burners, range and refrigeration equipment.
• Completes food temperature checks before service.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sauteing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

• Ability to speak and hear
• Close and distance vision
• Identify and distinguish colors
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively
• Be able to lift, reach, bend, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds
• The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Collaboration skills
• Customer focus
• Flexibility
• Stress management & composure

• It may be indoor or outdoor setting depending on the location
• Varied weather conditions are expected
• Will work near moving or mechanical parts
• May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates