AM prep Cook - Goat Tree - Kitchen

JOB SUMMARY:

The AM Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of assigned kitchen area to ensure the highest level of food service and quality on a consistent basis.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Prepare foods such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, starches, vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.

·         Maintains detailed knowledge of all menus, recipes, food quality standards and regulations.

·         Complies with accuracy of portion sizes, quality standards, departmental policies and procedures, and accurately follows recipes.

·         Assists with ensuring food leaves the kitchen simultaneously and in a timely fashion, is of high quality, and is prepared according to order.

·         Ensures all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.

·         Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives.

·         Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to observe that it is cooked.

·         Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings.

·         Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards.

·         Reporting to work as scheduled (on time and on regular basis) is an essential function of the job.

·         Maintains work area in clean, safe and organized manner.

SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

•         Three years’ prior restaurant experience required. Culinary degree or training desired. Prior lead experience preferred.

•         Possess in-depth knowledge of restaurant food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling skills. 

•         Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

•         Ability to read and interpret documents such as BEO's, recipes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English to understand instructions, safety rules, and communicate with guests.  Bi-lingual English/Spanish helpful.

•         Work schedules will include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts. 

•         Must know and follow all applicable health standards.

QUALIFICATION:

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.