Cook

SUMMARY OF OVERALL PURPOSE

Under guidelines of the Senior Cook and the Executive Chef, the Cook performs kitchen tasks, including preparation, assembly, and clean up as required in the Give Kids The World kitchens to ensure the operations run smoothly. This position prepares food offerings to exact standards indicated by the Senior Cook, and the Executive Chef with a focus on guest satisfaction, food safety and sanitation, quality control, cleanliness, and productivity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Cooking

• Assist in the food preparation process by performing the tasks required.
• Prepare, assemble, and cook food offerings.
• Restocks all kitchen supplies and food items required.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation workstations.
• Follow all health and safety requirements related to the food preparation process.

Serving

• Assist with serving food as needed.
• Stock food court serving lines with clean/sanitized dishes, utensils, etc. as needed.

Support

• Assist with receiving food products as needed.
• Assist with the unloading of deliveries and their proper storage.
• Ensure all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy.
• Transfer meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchens as directed.
• Assist with the set-up and breakdown of dining areas as directed.
• Communicate kitchen needs to the Food& Beverage management.

Guest Service

• Coordinate the fulfillment of special need requests.
• Ensure the presentation of food items meets the requirements.

All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS BEYOND NORMAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach, balance, use hands and arms for extended periods of time.
• Able to work in kitchen areas, with exposure to humidity, steam and extreme temperatures.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds, unassisted.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include rotating shifts, nights, weekends and/or extended hours of work.