Cook

Job Duties

• Expertly cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish.
• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and proteins used to prepare menu items and informing the Manager on Duty when quality is sub-standard.
• Preparing various types of appetizers and Hibachi according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Maintaining a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination.
• Reporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty.
• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products and supplies weighing 50 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
• Communicating with wait staff to ensure that special requests and food allergy considerations are met.
• Works with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment typical of a restaurant kitchen, including, but not limited to flattop grill, oven, mixer, food processor, dicer, and steam wells.
• Hours will vary and may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends and/or holidays

Skills and Qualifications

• Positive attitude
• Prior cooking experience preferred
• Ability to read and follow a recipe
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to work efficiently to turn out meals rapidly
• Personal cleanliness