Cook 1 - Café

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• Follow recipes to prepare and/or cook food to meet departmental standards or as directed.
• Measure, convert and make recipe substitutions without affecting quality.
• Work closely with Sous Chef to monitor culinary standards and operational guidelines including kitchen areas, food preparation activities and facilities.
• Administer all aspects of food preparation ensuring kitchen is clean, well-stocked and problem-free.
• Efficient preparation of all food related items based on established recipes and plating procedures for both batch and individual plated with attention to maintaining appropriate volume, quality, cleanliness and attractiveness.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of kitchen equipment to include safe operations and regulation of temperatures for proficient cooking times and temperatures.
• Proficient at soups, sauces, starches, thickeners and emulsifiers.
• Perform the functions of any culinary task assigned within kitchen such as broiler, sauté, Asian and prep when needed.
• Proficient in the butchery of all meats and seafood.

• Must adhere to regulatory, department and company policies.

• Write prep list and take inventory.
• Partner with culinary leadership to work as a team to ensure coordinated work flow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction.  

• Exhibit excellent knife skills, classic cuts and sharpening.

• Assist in operation of other food and beverage venues as needed.
• Attend all departmental and company training programs or meetings as directed.
• Must adhere to regulatory, department and company policies.
• Properly maintains, cleans and sanitizes equipment and work areas to meet departmental standards or as directed.
• Perform all job duties in a safe and responsible manner.

• Meet department uniform, appearance and grooming requirements. This includes purchasing and wearing slip resistant safety shoes when performing all job duties.

• Perform other job related and compatible duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience

• Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for assigned function

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