Cook CD - Standard

Summary: 

The Cook CD – Standard is responsible for preparing cooked foods, and must be able to perform all station functions of Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned management of which associate is capable of performing; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to Store 

Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements. 

Essential Functions: 

• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products 

• Tastes products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed 

• Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment 

• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards 

• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment, Measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables 

• Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product 

• Other Duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: 

• Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards 

• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred 

• Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry 

• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals 

• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds 

• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions 

• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions 

• Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates 

• Frequently works in hot environment 

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) 

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)