Third Cook
About Us:
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Short Description: Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu.
Reads food order or receives verbal instructions on food required by patron and prepares and cooks food according to instructions.Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments.
Prepares food under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.
Tastes products, read menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.Cleans and sanitizes workstation and equipment and must follow all regulatory rules and procedures.
Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures.
Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared by utilizing the correct portion control utensils.
Maintain proper food temperatures during food preparation and record those temperature according to the established policy.
Review next day production needs
Performs other duties as assigned
Experience Required:
2 years of restaurant or institutional food service.
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Special Requirements:
Ability to train and lead the work of THIRD Cooks and Salad preparers.
Willing and able to taste all food prepared.
Able to distinguish flavorings and saltiness