Cook I - Cafe Del Soul (J1)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare and cook all items according to company standards for recipes and procedures, including the seasoning, finish and garnishment of all food items and entrees. Adheres to time and sequence of cooking operations to meet service standards/hours.
2. Performs all basic cooking operations including deep fat frying, broiling, steaming, sauteing, basic oven work and production/prep work. Plate up food items and dish up for large functions. Effectively use kitchen tools and utensils including knives, slicers, choppers, mixers, steamers and braziers.
3. Work assigned station in the kitchen, with responsibility for the cleanliness and sanitation of assigned work area.
4. Assist other kitchen personnel as needed.
5. Properly use and store food items and kitchen supplies.
6. Complete prep work for next shift.
7. Transport food and supplies to workstations as needed.
8. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the coolers and dry storage areas.
9. Provide direction to employees and oversee task completion; may perform duties of Supervisor in his/her absence.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

All Employees must be knowledgeable to all Company policies and procedures, including fire and safety regulations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Three to six months of related experience and/or training in a similar food outlet, hotel or casino atmosphere.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess and be able to maintain a current Health Card, Liquor License, or other required certifications as required by geographical area of the property.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to effectively communicate in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

COMPUTER SKILLS

None.

REASONING ABILITY

Remembering Details, Reading, Directing Others, Discriminating Colors, Working Rapidly, Working at Various Tempos, Concentrating amid Distractions, Remembering Names and Faces, Examining and Observing Details.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing, Walking, Reaching, Carrying, Pulling, Hearing, Tasting, Lifting 25lbs, Bending/Stooping, Observing, Stretching, Pushing, Turning, Balancing, Smelling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Inside, Noisy, Heat, Odors, Changing Temperatures, Hazards, Kitchen Equipment, Cold, Dirty, Gloves.