Cook III

Overview

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Summary of position:
Prepares all food items according to standardized recipes. Ensures lines are set and fully stocked with fresh ingredients for each shift. Completes daily side duties in a timely manner, and in quantities appropriate for business volume.

Wage: $20.00 - $21.00 an hour.

• Ensures preparation of all food items for the grill/broiler, sauté, fry and pantry stations.
• Wash and clean vegetables.
• Marinade chicken, soup stock and other items.
• Chop, grind, slice, bone and cut meats.
• Prepare fish and shellfish to specified recipes.
• Mix and blend spices as needed.
• Operate stations:
  Sauté, Grill/Broiler, Deep Fryer, Pantry.
• Prepare all sauces required according to the recipe.
• Be able to perform the 6 basic knife cuts, including Allumette, Large Dice, Medium Dice, Small Dice, Batonnet, and Julienne.
• Perform knife skills tasks within the allotted time; dice onions and slice vegetables to specified sizes and speeds.
• Prepare the daily special item and adjust as needed.
• Minimize re-cooking of items e.g., steaks, fish; ensure orders are served in a timely manner.
• Check stock in all stations; consult with Chef on Duty for items needed.
• Set up line with all food items, plates, bowls, sauces and coordinate orders.
• Assist in breaking down leftovers, labeling and storage.
• Clean and maintain stations, refrigerators and freezers; follow daily cleaning schedule.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation codes, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of cooking various cuisines; capable of working multiple stations and cross training within one year of hire date.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Food and Beverage Management.

• Minimum 5 years’ line experience in a high-volume restaurant and/or casino kitchen, or equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training.
• Education/Formal Training:
  High School or equivalent.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to determine and shift priorities quickly; solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent oral and written communication; strong interpersonal skills; able to read and speak English.
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
  Gardena City Work permit;
  California Food Handler Card;
  Serv Safe Certified or able to pass within first 9 months.
• Physical Demands:
  Ability to lift at least 20 lbs; long periods of standing/walking; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Gambling Facilities and Casinos