Cook

Description:
A cook is responsible for daily preparation of all food items at each station on the kitchen. A cook is also responsible for all assigned prep work and set up and close of each station. A cook must maintain proper product presentation, product quality, and cook time standards. A cook must adhere to all Greene Turtle recipes, plate presentations, and specifications.

Requirements:

• Prepare all items to Greene Turtle standards

• Practice safety and sanitation measures

• Understand food hierarchy and all sanitation specifications set forth by The Greene Turtle

• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of product served

• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures

• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food product at each station

• Completes all assigned prep work and properly labels

• Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work station

• Prepares items for grilling, frying broiling or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, seasoning, or marinating

• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes

• Assist in food prep assignments during off peak periods

• Assist in dishwashing during off peak periods

• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, freezers, and all storage areas

• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station

• Adheres to all shelf-life standards

• Uses all checklists for set up and break down of the kitchen

• Performs all daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties assigned by management

• Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times

• Perform all shift change and closing duties

• Maintain performance standards and motivates team through positive role modeling

• Performs additional responsibilities, although no detailed, as requested by a manager at any time

Additional Info:

• Clean and neat appearance

• Adhere to The Greene Turtle uniform policy at all times

• This position will spend 100% of the time standing

• Able to report to work as scheduled

• Process strong customer service skills, ability to work in a fast paced team oriented environment

• Must be able to communicate clearly

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally