The cook’s main duties are to plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items while complying with brand standards and company policies as well as state and local sanitation laws. The following reflects the essential job duties but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Duties of this job may be changed at management’s discretion.
Ensure the proper and efficient preparation of all foods, ensuring that quality and quantity standards are met
Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards
Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
Maintain positive guest relations at all times
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of work areas
Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements
Meet with manager and staff to review assignments, changes and anticipated business level
Maintain accurate inventory of all items
Develop good relationship with vendors/suppliers
Set up work station with required tools, equipment and supplies
Start prep work on items needed for the particular menu of the day
Check POS printer at work station to ensure it is in working worker
Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guide
Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods
Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by health department and hotel requirements
Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost
Breakdown work station and complete closing duties such as returning food items to proper storage areas, rotating all returned product, label all items, clean up and wipe down all food prep areas, equipment and utensils
Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
Check the working condition of equipment and report to supervisor all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment
- Knows all safety and emergency procedures
- Maintains awareness of all rates
Communicates with the previous and following shifts
Ensures compliance with energy conservation and job safety requirements
- Ensure efficient completion of daily assignments in a timely manner
- Report all safety concerns to management
- Attend and participate in all mandatory trainings and meetings
- Flexible with schedule and assignments
- Maintain effective performance under pressure
May perform similar duties as requested by supervisor