Assistant Cook

Job Description & Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Weighing, measuring, mixing, and prepping ingredients according to recipes.
• Steaming, grilling, broiling, baking, or frying meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Checking food and ingredients for freshness.
• Arranging and garnishing dishes.
• Working well under pressure and within the time limit.
• Ensuring that the kitchen area, equipment and utensils are cleaned.
• Helping lead and inspire our kitchen staff with the restaurant manager.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary school 3 year degree or foreign equivalency preferred.
• Prior experience in related food and beverage service and food preparation positions.
• Thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation.
• Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes.
• Ability to use slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• Able to handle work in a fast-paced environment.