Restaurant Cook

Summary:

At Double JJ Resort, we are committed to providing a quality dining experience for all our guests. As a qualified cook, you will help prepare menu items under the guidance of our head chef. The cook will play a vital role in upholding our food safety and cleanliness standards. In addition, you will assist anyone on the team including the banquet chef, the banquet captain, and/or any manager with food preparation and cooking throughout the resort. Double JJ Resort is committed to creating memorable and delicious food experiences for our guests, and we recognize that having a talented staff is essential to achieving this goal.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to instructions.
• Prepare, wash, chop, and plate meals on par with the head chefs standards
• Communicate effectively with the rest of the kitchen team for seamless meal execution
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner by restocking ingredients at workstation and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery
• Make sure that food is labeled, dated, rotated, wrapped, and taken care of properly
• Set up and clean station according to restaurant protocol
• Maintain a clean workstation area, including kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves
• Ensure cleanliness by sweeping and mopping floors, taking out garbage, and helping with dishes as needed
• Comply with applicable sanitary, health, and personal hygiene standards
• Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients and products
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the head chef

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year of culinary experience preferred
• Serve Safe Food handler or Manager certificate preferred
• Understanding of cooking methods and procedures, and knife handling skills
• Knowledge of food handling and safety
• Must be able to lift items up to 50lbs
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and diligence
• Ability to read and follow cooking instructions
• Must be able to stand on feet for extended periods of time

• Have effective communication with fellow staff members
• Must be organized and self-motivated
• Have a love and passion for food plus a good sense of taste and smell.