Cook

Job Description

Job Description

To prepare food orders for the restaurant and to assure the smooth operation of the kitchen by performing the following duties :

• Prepares all food items prior to and during meal time periods according to written food orders.
• Prepares, slices and chops meat, cheese and other food products.
• Communicates with servers in a professional manner.
• Orders food and other related items as needed.
• Ensures kitchen appliances and equipment have been cleaned and turned off at the end of each work day.
• Maintains work areas in a sanitized and orderly manner in compliance with state health and safety regulations.
• Maintains food product inventory.
• Reports any health and / or safety concerns / violations to management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Move tables, chairs and highchairs regularly to accommodate guests needs
• Carry trays from Kitchen window to front counter, dining room or parking lot as needed
• Refill ice bins, refill beverages, clean restrooms, bus tables, and other restaurant functions as needed
• Must typically be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds