SUMMARY
Prepare and cook food with attention to cleanliness and sanitation, quality standards, taste, timeliness and cost effectiveness with respect for fellow cooks and the hotel environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Control quality and consistency of all food served
Insure that station or relevant prep list is set in a timely manner
Insure all supplies necessary for service are in appropriate supply before service
Assist in controlling food cost
Demonstrate knowledge of all food items produced by an assigned station
Handle and store food properly and safely
Produce all orders consistently, quickly, and in accordance with established quality standards
Demonstrate safe and competent use of all tools: knives, pots, pans, stoves, ovens, grills, slicers, steamers, etc.
Demonstrate knowledge of all basic cooking techniques: sauté, braise, poach, grill, fry, steam, etc.
Dress in the full appropriate uniform at all times
Respect scheduled hours of work and have all exceptions to these scheduled hours approved by a manager
Keep work area clean at all times
Demonstrate respect for fellow associates, equipment, and customers
Abide by all hotel policies and procedures
Communicate with the chef to learn daily work tasks and their coordination
Interact professionally and effectively with other line cooks to achieve team objectives
Attend department meetings
May be required to work nights, weekends, overnights and holidays
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.