Cook II - F21
Morrisville Aux Corp
- Morrisville, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepares a variety of foods; meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable and cold food items
- Supervises and coordinates work of subordinate cooks and other production staff as assigned
- Plans for the timely and proper use of any leftover items
- Ensures the recipes are followed and when necessary, converted correctly
- Opens and closes the kitchen using established protocols
- Reviews menu items, production plans, and job assignments necessary to coordinate the production of all menu items
- Adheres to proper food handling techniques and properly balance time use, material and equipment to avoid unnecessary expense and waste
- Follows procedures for the proper storage of leftover food and potentially hazardous food items
- Performs checks and logs temperature on all refrigerators and freezers
- Ensures departmental standards are met with regard to product quality and presentation
- Ensures that area is in compliance with all applicable sanitary codes or standards
- Tests the temperature of food at specified intervals
- Safely operates large-volume cooking equipment
- Proficiently utilizes a wide range of kitchen tools and utensils, including knives
- Receives and stores food requisitions and supplies
- Participates in monthly physical inventory
- Processes phone orders and assists customers
- Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud
- Performs various kitchen maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to, emptying the trash, washing dishes, sweeping and mopping
- Cleans and sanitizes all production equipment and surface areas
- Assists in catering and special functions
- Maintains production records in accordance with departmental procedures
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- A minimum 3-5 years' experience in the food service industry
- Experienced in all types of cooking methods, supervision, kitchen equipment and food service operations
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Must be able to read and write, with knowledge of basic math
- ServSafe certification is preferred
- Ability to accept direction, instruction and constructive criticism
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Take initiative, anticipate, prioritize, and follow tasks through to completion
- Successfully operate within deadlines, use creative problem solving skills, and evaluate & adjust when necessary
- Adhere to Company, Department and State guidelines as directed
- Predictable and reliable attendance