Pt Am Kitchen Cook

SUMMARY: Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.

Essential Functions

• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.
• Assist in prep work of vegetables and condiments as required for the next shift. May perform other duties as assigned.
• Date all food containers and rotate making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards and per request from servers.

Competency

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance;
• Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures including but not limited to, dress code policies
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Team Work - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills

No Computer skills needed.

Certificates And Licenses

No certifications needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to distinguish colors.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

I have read, understand and accept the above written essential job

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND MONDAY

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