Cook F ANITA'S KITCHEN

Description Summary: The Cook is responsible for preparing cooked foods, and must be able to perform all station functions of Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management.

This is a non-exempt position.

Essential Functions: * Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products * Tastes products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed * Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment * Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards * Operates a variety of kitchen equipment; Measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables * Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product Requirements Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: * Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards * Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume and casual dining restaurant environment preferred * Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry * Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers * Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds * Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions * Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions * Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates * Frequently works in hot environment