1856 - Culinary Residence - A Teaching Restaurant - Cook II - Part Time and Full Time Available

Job Description

Job Description

Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of restaurant production to include, but
not limited to all menu items supplied by outlet kitchen. Displays and presentations of all items
designated by sous chef for service. All mise en place completed to the satisfaction of supervisor and
or sous chef. Employee will be able to follow established recipe and plating guide provided, to exact
specification maintain and organize their station and equipment in a neat and orderly fashion to
meet the Chef's expectation. Maintain and contribute to a positive work environment.

 Good knife skills
 Can season food properly
 Can properly follow all processes that are in place
 Can communicate with all internal customers efficiently. {Stewarding, service staff}
 Can fill out all requisitions properly
 Can follow all rules and regulations in employee hand book properly
 Properly rotate product in walk in cooler.
 Clean and maintain equipment properly
 Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements
 Can organize and set up workstation fast and efficiently.
 Rotate, label and date all food on station
 Ability to work in a fast paced, intense work environment. Under sometimes extreme heat and stress.
 Ability to work any station in the kitchen.
 Follow cleaning schedule.
 Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
 Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and
portion sizes.
 Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes
and communicate with other employees.
Abilities
 Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not
involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
 Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while
holding your arm and hand in one position.
 Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to
a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
 Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
 Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate work and follow through with assigned tasks
Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment.
Ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines of food displays.
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Ability to contribute to the growth and success of the team.
Ability to butcher meat.
Ability and work pertaining station as outlined in the CBA under classification for Group II.
Ability to maintain a clean, neat and organized work environment
Ability to follow recipes, to increase or decrease recipe as needed.

Tasks
 Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure
safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
 Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers,
grills, and roasters.
 Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items,
and rotating stock.
 Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
 Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Knowledge
 Food Production - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
 Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
 Knowledge of meat temperatures.
 High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
Education and Training - Two years' experience in culinary field. Previous experience for position as
outlined in CBA for Group II position.

Skills
 Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
 Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make
improvements or take corrective action.
 Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the
points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
 Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
 Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to
choose the most appropriate one.
Work Activities
 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating,
recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
 Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant
sources.
 Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from
materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
 Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of
your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping,
and handling of materials.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.