To produce all orders required by business volume and supervisor, as quickly and efficiently as possible, and to produce the highest quality product. Also, to produce all orders on an a la carte basis and to prep for buffets, banquets, salad bars and hors d’ oeuvres.
Reports To Director of Food & Beverage
Supervises Line Cook, Dishwasher
Job Purpose To use knowledge of a la carte cooking and act as line leader, giving directions to others on production line.
Job Responsibilities
Use knowledge of a la carte cooking, meat temperatures and presentation to create a finished product that is consistent with dinner entrees and other dining.
Prepare all orders turned in by wait staff, ensuring that all orders are cooked quickly and according to order.
Ensure that food leaves kitchen in peak condition.
To produce all sauces and compounds and cook all food in the appropriate manner such as poaching, sauté, etc.
Prep food products using standard food preparation techniques.
Learn menus, recipes, preparation and presentation.
Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
Prepare food needed by other kitchen departments, which is best prepared by this department; and prepare all food for the next shift and for the following day as required and directed by Supervisor.
Maintains work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county and company health regulations and work safety regulations.
If functioning in a lead capacity: (a) take responsibility for assigned employees in absence of Supervisor, (b) assigns work, and ensures proper performance of assigned employees.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills
Skillfully use hand tools or machines to prepare food
Read recipes of item to be prepared, picture what the finished product will look like, and accept responsibility for accuracy of the work as it is turned out.
Use arithmetic to figure amounts of product needed; measure ingredients with precision.
