What You’ll Do
- Assist with food preparation or execution of menu items and Grab N Go in an accurate and timely fashion
- Maintain quality and consistency of all foods served
- Maintain inventory and communicate with the Lead Cook
- Assist in receiving items and properly storing in assigned location
- Ensure all food is stored properly to include wrapped, label, and date with expiration dates
- Ensure station / service is set on time with the appropriate amount of food and supplies for the projected business
- Remain knowledgeable of the proper taste and presentation of all menu items, in all stations
- Assist in controlling food cost by monitoring waste and prepping accordingly to meet business levels
- Set up and break down service (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) including cleaning procedures
- Create Specials once tested and approved by Leadership
- Adhere to compliance with food handling and sanitation standards by the health department, state, and company regulations
- Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
- Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area
- Display work habits that promote accident prevention
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers, customers and vendors
- Will work at multiple locations on the Reno and Verdi campuses
- Exhibit strong teamwork skills
- Focused attention to details in performing repetitive tasks
- Cook will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor daily.
Who You Are
- Passionate- in creating an inclusive and safe work environment
- Adaptable- able to work in a dynamic environment
- Influential- able to communicate and act through complicated and potentially tense situations
- Proactive- demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility
- Service-minded- excellent service and support skills to all people
- Motivated- always seeking self-improvement
- Self-reflective- Acknowledge one's own experience and experiences of others. Adjusts behaviors for success in an inclusive workplace
- Inclusive- Experience working with groups across differences in respectful and equitable ways
Experience You Bring
- Valid Food Handler Card required
- 2+ years of professional culinary experience required
- Solid working knowledge of knife cuts and techniques such as brunoised, julienne, braise and stock / soup making
- Advanced allergen knowledge to accurately label and communicate
- Ability to follow recipes and directions
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing racial justice and equity
- Actively works towards creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all
- Ability to work without daily supervision
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize work assignments
- Excellent guest service skills and attitude when attending stations on any specific function
- Enthusiasm for working in a team oriented, fast paced environment that fosters creativity
- Strong level of time management
- Strong sense of urgency
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Physical Requirements
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other associates, or guests.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds repeatedly and carry for up to 50 feet
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Bending, lifting, and chopping repetitively throughout the day
- Ability to wash dishes for extended periods of time
- Ability to work in a small physical space that can be loud at times
Employee Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.
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