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Homestead Café & Winery
Job Title: Cook
Reports to: Restaurant Manager
Responsibilities:
Prepare complete food menu utilizing all kitchen equipment (oven, grill, flat top, fryer, etc.)
Coordinate food orders to support timely and efficient delivery to each table.
Ensure proper food safety and sanitation standards to ensure guest safety
Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and production and portion standards.
Prepare foods in advance when necessary, making sure not to over prepare estimate needs.
Date all food containers and rotate as standards and food safety dictates.
Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover and date all foods.
Maintain cleanliness of work areas utilizing proper organization and sanitation techniques.
Assist other restaurant employees as needed to ensure quality dining experience for customers.
Other duties as assigned by restaurant manager.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Perform detailed work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment in a calm, professional manner.
Effectively communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff, clients, suppliers and guests.
Maintain high standards of appearance and grooming, i.e., proper uniform, clean, wrinkle free.
Demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
Speak, read and write in English.
Valid food handling certificate.
2+ years experience as cook in a fast paced restaurant operation preferred.
Physical Working Conditions
Long hours, nights, and weekends during peak periods.
Frequent or continual movement from place to place with normal physical mobility within kitchen area.
Regularly lift, carry and put away items weighing up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry heavier items.
Walk and/or stand for extended periods in addition to other prolonged physical exertions including seeing, hearing, reaching, grasping, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, crouching, stooping, bending, and kneeling to perform cooking, pantry, and other assigned duties.
