Kitchen Staff - Cook

Company: The Greene Turtle
Location: Shady Side
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Description
A cook is responsible for daily preparation of all food items at each station on the kitchen. A cook is also responsible for all assigned prep work and set up and close of each station. A cook must maintain proper product presentation, product quality, and cook time standards. A cook must adhere to all Greene Turtle recipes, plate presentations, and specifications.

Requirements
Prepare all items to Greene Turtle standards
Practice safety and sanitation measures
Understand food hierarchy and all sanitation specifications set forth by The Greene Turtle
Assume 100% responsibility for quality of product served
Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food product at each station
Completes all assigned prep work and properly labels
Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work station
Prepares items for grilling, frying broiling or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, seasoning, or marinating
Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
Assist in food prep assignments during off peak periods
Assist in dishwashing during off peak periods
Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, freezers, and all storage areas
Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station
Adheres to all shelf-life standards
Uses all checklists for set up and break down of the kitchen
Performs all daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties assigned by management
Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times
Perform all shift change and closing duties
Maintain performance standards and motivates team through positive role modeling
Performs additional responsibilities, although no detailed, as requested by a manager at any time Associated topics: appetizer, cocinero, cocinero de la preparacion, cook, diner, fryer, kitchen prep, maker, meat cutter, station

Keywords: The Greene Turtle, Silver Spring , Kitchen Staff - Cook, Other , Shady Side, Maryland