Cook Job Description

The cook prepares meals and follows establishment recipes. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the restaurant menu, and following food health and safety procedures. He or she must cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff, and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer.

Cook Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations; preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Able to cook all proteins to proper temp
• Cooking all food according to food health and safety standards
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
• Handling multiple food orders at one time
• Dressing order for presentation
• Delivering food order to wait staff or expeditor in a timely manner
• Storing all food properly; sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils
• Reordering stock and food supplies
• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed

Cook Requirements and Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Physical endurance to stand and move for an entire shift
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks
• Able to quickly memorize complex or multiple orders
• Previous experience as a busboy, washer, waiter, cook, or relevant work experience
• Legally able to work in establishments which serve alcohol
• Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends and Holidays
• Able to bend, move, and lift up to 50 pounds