POSITION SUMMARY:

It is the primary responsibility of Cook to assist in preparation of meals. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and property policies, practices, and procedures.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of knives and knife skills
• Ability to utilize a wide range of kitchen tools, utensils chopping knives and vegetable grinders
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
  Downtown Grand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Downtown Grand will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current team members to discuss potential accommodations with the employer

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

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• Work Pantry, Fry, sauté and broiler Station Without issues.

• Demonstrate excellent customer service at all times while working in a fast-paced team environment
• Maintain a solid knowledge of understanding and preparation of basic sauces, stocks, and soups
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Read, measure, and execute standard recipes
• Season and cook food according to recipes or Chefs instruction
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Perform kitchen maintenance tasks such as emptying the trash and washing dishes
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds, and be able to walk, stand, bend and reach as the job requires
• Maintain positive attitude
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• Able to communicate with management

• Must be able to read and write English.
• To be consider for Lead cook, must have a clean record without documentation for at least 6 months and a lead cook position must be available.
  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.