Cook I Full Time

Position Summary:

As Cook I, you will play a vital role in creating exceptional dining experiences for guests by preparing high-quality dishes. You will ensure that all food items meet established presentation, quality, and portioning standards. Working closely with the culinary team, you will contribute to a smooth kitchen operation, maintaining a clean, safe, and professional environment.




Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Control oven, broiler, grill, and toasting oven temperatures for optimal cooking.
• Defrost frozen food items appropriately and ensure proper portioning, garnishing, and presentation.
• Maintain food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Communicate with the chef regarding surplus food for daily specials and discontinued menu items.
• Support the Food and Beverage staff by informing them of menu specials.
• Prepare cold foods and assist with special meal requests or substitute items.
• Follow safety policies and procedures, report maintenance issues, and complete required safety training.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and coaching employees as needed.
• Build positive working relationships with team members and assist one another in achieving goals.
• Maintain cleanliness, professionalism, and confidentiality of company information.

Physical Requirements:

• Comfortable with standing, sitting, and moving for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, pull, stoop, and reach overhead or below the knees.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds (11.4 kg) without assistance.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Education: Diploma from a technical, trade, or professional educational institution.
• Experience: At least 3 years of related culinary experience.
• Supervisory Experience: Not required.
• License/Certification: Not required.