Job
Prepares food for customers
Job Duties
- Cleans food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy
- Prepares foods to the specifications of the customer
- Prepares food before the arrival of guests
- Makes adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns
- Acts as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature
- Seasons food according to recipes or company needs
- Orders ingredients and as needed
- Operates various kitchen appliance such as grill, fryer, stove-top and high heat woks
- Portions, arranges, and garnishes food based on customer preference
- Assists other cooks during the food assembly process
- Estimates expected food consumption and organizes preparation
- Keeps records and accounts of food purchases
- Orders new menu items for specials
- Butchers and cooks animal meat based on the restaurant atmosphere
- Meets with customers to ensure a great meal experience
- Prepares any necessary sauces or accompaniments before meal service begins
- Stays open until the last customer leaves
- Cleans up after business hours
- Communicates with owner about how to improve meal service
- Alters dishes based on consumer suggestions or requirements
Skills and Qualifications
- Cooking Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Kitchen Equipment Knowledge
- Basic Butchering Skills,
- Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to work with others