Description:
A cook is responsible for daily preparation of all food items at each station on the kitchen. A cook is also responsible for all assigned prep work and set up and close of each station. A cook must maintain proper product presentation, product quality, and cook time standards. A cook must adhere to all Greene Turtle recipes, plate presentations, and specifications.
Requirements:
•Prepare all items to Greene Turtle standards
•Practice safety and sanitation measures
•Understand food hierarchy and all sanitation specifications set forth by The Greene Turtle
•Assume 100% responsibility for quality of product served
•Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
•Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food product at each station
•Completes all assigned prep work and properly labels
•Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work station
•Prepares items for grilling, frying broiling or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, seasoning, or marinating
•Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
•Assist in food prep assignments during off peak periods
•Assist in dishwashing during off peak periods
•Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
•Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, freezers, and all storage areas
•Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station
•Adheres to all shelf-life standards
•Uses all checklists for set up and break down of the kitchen
•Performs all daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties assigned by management
•Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times
•Perform all shift change and closing duties
•Maintain performance standards and motivates team through positive role modeling
•Performs additional responsibilities, although no detailed, as requested by a manager at any time
Additional Info:
•Clean and neat appearance
•Adhere to The Greene Turtle uniform policy at all times
•This position will spend 100% of the time standing
•Able to report to work as scheduled
•Process strong customer service skills, ability to work in a fast paced team oriented environment
•Must be able to communicate clearly
•Ability to stand for prolonged periods
•Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally
