JOB TITLE: Cook

DEPARTMENT: Kitchen

Reports to: Sous Chef/Executive Sous Chef/Executive Chef

ESSENTIAL PURPOSE: Prepares food for guest consumption in accordance with the upmost of standards as set forward by the Executive Chef.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Set up and stock station with all necessary supplies.

Prepares food for service to include chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces.

Cooks menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.

Answer, report and follow Executive or Sous Chef’s instruction.

Clean up of station and takes care of leftover food.

Stocks inventory appropriately.

Ensures that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.

Complies with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standard.

Maintains a clean, organized, and safe kitchen; ensures all sanitation procedures are being followed; ensures adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures

Skillfully utilizes hand tools or machines required, reads recipes, measures, cuts and otherwise works on materials with great precision.

Possesses and maintains thorough understanding of industry and stays abreast of industry trends.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef

Maintains a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Takes PRIDE in everything we do.

Takes OWNERSHIP of their actions and decisions.

Displays LEADERSHIP in our industry and our community.

Acts with INTEGRITY by being honest, trustworthy and doing the right thing.

Displays TEAMWORK by committing to common goals based on open and honest communication.

Delivers EXCELLENCE to our guests, our communities and to each other.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Graduate of a culinary school preferred; two years related experience or equivalent. Proven cooking experience.

SKILLS AND APTITUDES: Detail oriented. Organized and efficient. Learns quickly. Safety-minded. High quality standards for production and service. Courteous and friendly manner. Good team player. Customer service focus. Able to work productively with little supervision. Trustworthy and reliable. Possess a Riverside County Food Handlers card. Bilingual a plus. Able to work varied schedules including weekends and Holidays