F&B COOK 1

Essential Purpose: To prepare food for restaurants, employee meals, banquets, and special functions, meeting hotel standards of production quality and quantity.

Essential Duties:

• To follow all specifications to properly and efficiently prepare and present all food items to be served, including accommodating special guest requests.
• To assist the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in Kitchen organization.
• Assist in directing and correcting the presentation and portioning of food according to standards.
• To provide training to new and existing staff.
• Communicate with Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef and Kitchen Supervisor regarding problems, special needs or any feedback concerning food service or employee performance.
• To assist the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in monthly inventory procedures.
• Prepare food in accordance with working menus, recipe cards and photos.
• To rotate food in coolers and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage.
• To maintain internal cleanliness of coolers and freezers according to the Health Department standards.
• To assist, as directed, to order food supplies.
• To follow all specifications to properly set up hot or cold line stations.
• To coordinate all food orders between stations and food servers.
• To communicate all guest requests to an appropriate supervisor in a timely and professional manner.
• To monitor the quality and consistency of all food served from the lines.
• To ensure temperature logs and prep lists are adhered to and up to date.
• To promote & comply with all policies and procedures of Temecula Creek Inn
• To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
• To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
• To practice safe work habits at all times, to avoid injury to self and others.
• To ensure safe work practices including compliance with company and departmental safety rules and regulations and the proper use and handling of all relevant equipment.
• To attend all mandatory meetings, as directed.
• To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.