Assistant Cook

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

-    Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check to ensure consistency of product to the guest.

- Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items ideal cooking, in preparation of all menu items.

-    Checks and controls the proper storage of product, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality.

-    Keeps all refrigeration equipment, storage and working areas clean and clutter free, complying with HACCP standards.

-   Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.

-    Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

• Assists with preparation/cooking in other stations as requested.
• Keeps work station neat and orderly
• Assist with special duties or special orders or products whenever possible.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Any other cognate duties that may be assigned to you by your superior.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.

-          Knowledge of kitchen equipment

-          Complete command of culinary basics

-          Active listening skills: implementing the advice offered

-          Time management: fluctuations in activity levels

-          Taking the initiative

-          Paying attention to detail and quality: respecting the instructions given

-          Team spirit

-          Able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals.

-          Deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking.

-          Use various ingredients and cooking techniques

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION

High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Specialized training required.

EXPERIENCE

Experience is preferred.