Prepared Foods Cook

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for preparing or assisting in the preparation of the foods offered in the prepared foods department

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :

• Prepares all food items per written recipe and quantity needed per written prep list
• Follows portion and quality control standards of the menu
• Ensures all leftover or unused food products are stored, restocked, or disposed of properly
• Examines and uses dated labels, stores incoming food supplies in storage and refrigeration areas appropriately
• Maintains work areas in a sanitized and orderly manner in compliance with state health and safety regulations
• Works efficiently and safely in a busy environment
• Assists customers in a timely and professional manner
• Abides by proper food handling and preparation guidelines
• Abides by Westborn Market’s time and attendance policy
• Keeps a positive and helpful attitude during length of shift
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Ability to write legibly and read with comprehension at a level where it applies to this position
• Culinary or food service experience, including knife skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate efficiently with previous / latter shifts to streamline function and quality of hot bar
• Proper phone etiquette while taking orders and messages

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and / or loud noises.

Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing, and / or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

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