Cook II

About This Role

The Cook II prepares and cooks food according to recipes and quality standards, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. This role ensures ingredients are properly handled and stored, and appliances are operating correctly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist
• Prepare cold foods
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently
• Monitor food quality while preparing food
• Set-up and break down work station
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager
• Complete safety training and certifications
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets

Requirements

• Ability to prepare ingredients for cooking
• Experience with various cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene procedures
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• At least 1 year of related work experience