Cook

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California Fish Grill is seeking a competent Cook to prepare and serve high-quality food in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining strict sanitation and safety standards.

• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production
• Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Sets steam table.
• Serves or ensures proper serving of food for tray line or dining.
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking date and
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is
• Apportions food for
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times (including dishwashing).
• Cleans and maintains equipment used in food.
• Completes food temperature checks before
• Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

• Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of California Fish Grill and the
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
• Safety, including precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance.
• Confidentiality of all data, including food.
• Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory.
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork:
• Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate.
• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional.
• Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and.
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

• Restaurant operations
• Food Safety and Sanitation
• Quality Customer Service
• Safe work habits and procedures (e.g. knife handling, lifting, carrying trays/bus tubs, )
• Company rules and procedures, in compliance with and including state and federal laws

• Moderate reading and writing skills
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills
• Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 lbs or less
• Manual dexterity
• Auditory and visual skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• Required to know and follow safe work practices and be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including rules and regulations

• Takes Initiative
• Adaptability
• Strong Teamwork
• Ability to work at Fast Pace
• Makes Sound Decisions
• Customer Focus
• Strategic Thinking
• Optimizes Work Processes

• High School Diploma or GED and 2-3 years related work experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
• Prior experience in related food service positions
• Valid Serv Safe® or other approved Food Handler Certification
• High level of integrity and honesty

The cook must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following kitchen equipment: oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives.

When warranted, may be required to work beyond normal working hours as needed to meet customer needs or restaurant requirements.