Prep Cook

Job description

Prep Cook To perform the job successfully, an individual should perform the following essential functions of the position: - Reads menu to estimate food requirements and orders food from supplier or procures food from storage - Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles - Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles - Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meat, fish, vegetables, and other foods - Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking - Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked - Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders - Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use - Butchers beef, pork, chicken, fish, and shellfish - Cuts, trims, and bones meat prior to cooking - Follows all ServSafe food handling and sanitation procedures - Knowledgeable of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) - Controls food waste and loss. - Ensures all foods prepared are the highest quality and appearance...