About the Role
Assists cooks in the preparation of all food items for all venues.
Responsibilities
- Prepares all the prep work for soups, sauces, salads, vegetables and hors d'oeuvres.
- Executes assigned culinary tasks during production and events.
- Stores all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels and dates, using the proper containers to protect against waste and spoilage.
- Travels, as necessary, to different properties/venues.
- Assists coworkers with completion of assignments when needed.
- Performs general cleaning tasks, keeping work area clean and organized.
- Attends and participates in all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
- Performs all reasonable requests by the management team.
- Maintains professional appearance and behavior when in contact with guests and team members.
- Arrives to work in a perfect uniform and excellent hygiene.
- Knows and follows all Pier Sixty emergency, safety and health procedures.
- Follows Policies and Procedures in training manuals and Team Member handbook.
- Follows proper time keeping policies and procedures.
- Follows the sign in and out procedure for keys as necessary.
Requirements
- Must have basic knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking.
- Must have basic knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
- Must have knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.
- Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements and portion sizes.
- Ability to read and write the English language to read recipes and communicate with other team members.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Team Members, management, clients and vendors if necessary.
- Ability to obtain Food Service Sanitation certificates.
- Able to work flexible schedule to accommodate business levels.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions, including meeting productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly.
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop on a consistent basis.
- Sufficient manual dexterity of hand to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slices, etc.
Skills
- Culinary School degree preferred
- Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking
- Basic knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation
- Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment
- Basic mathematical skills
- Ability to read and write English
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to obtain Food Service Sanitation certificates
- Flexible scheduling
- Ability to meet productivity standards
- Punctual attendance
- Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs
- Ability to talk, listen and speak clearly
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop
- Manual dexterity for kitchen equipment use
Education Level
- Culinary School degree preferred
About the Company
- Always practice our Fundamentals.
