Description :
An Assistant Cook supports the Head Chef and kitchen staff in the preparation and cooking of meals. This role involves a variety of tasks, including food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring that all culinary tasks are carried out efficiently. The Assistant Cook is a key player in the kitchen, helping to ensure the smooth operation of all culinary activities.An Assistant Cook, or Assistant Chef ensures the kitchen is orderly and assists Cooks to prepare and arrange food. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred.Their duties to following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment , washing dishes and utensils and ensuring that the Cook has everything required to run the kitchen efficiently.
Duties and Responsibilities :
• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Cooking order according to food health and safety standards
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
• Handling multiple food orders at one time
• Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
• Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner
• Storing all food properly
• Sanitizing and cleaning work stations and utensils
• Reordering stock and food supplies
• Monitoring other cooks and team members
• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed
Requirements and Qualifications
• Ready to work any shift
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Physical endurance to stand 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
• High school, degree or equivalent
• Previous experience as a busboy, cook, or relevant work experience
• Legally able to work in establishments which serve alcohol
• Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends
• Must pass a background check
• Able to read and write
