Description:
Reports To: Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef
Supervises: Line Cook, Pantry Cook, Dishwasher
Job Purpose: To use knowledge of a la carte cooking and act as line leader, giving directions to others on production line.
Job Responsibilities:
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Use knowledge of a la carte cooking, meat temperatures and presentation to create a finished product that is consistent with dinner entrees and gourmet dining.
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Prepare all orders turned in by wait staff, ensuring that all orders are cooked quickly and according to order.
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Ensure that food leaves kitchen in peak condition.
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To produce all sauces and compounds and cook all food in the appropriate manner such as poaching, sauté, etc.
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Prep food products using standard food preparation techniques.
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Learn menus, recipes, preparation and presentation.
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Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
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Prepare food needed by other kitchen departments, which is best prepared by this department; and prepare all food for the next shift and for the following day as required and directed by Supervisor.
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Maintains work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county and company health regulations and work safety regulations.
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If functioning in a lead capacity: (a) take responsibility for assigned employees in absence of Supervisor, (b) assigns work, and ensures proper performance of assigned employees.
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Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills:
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Skillfully use hand tools or machines to prepare food
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Read recipes of item to be prepared, picture what the finished product will look like, and accept responsibility for accuracy of the work as it is turned out.
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Use arithmetic to figure amounts of product needed; measure ingredients with precision.
Requirements:
Education
Experience
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Minimum 6 months experience as line cook and 3 months as pantry/prep cook; OR equivalent combination.
Licenses/Certifications
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Food Safety Certification