Olive & Hay - Cook II

Job description

Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and dependable Cook II to join our culinary team. In this role, you will prepare, season, and cook a variety of menu items for restaurant and in-room dining service while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and safety. The ideal candidate has strong knife skills, experience with food preparation and butchery, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Key Responsibilities: Food Preparation & Cooking: - Prepare salads, soups, sauces, meats, seafood, vegetables, and other menu items according to recipes and presentation standards. - Cut, trim, bone, and butcher chicken, beef, fish, and shellfish as needed. - Bake, roast, broil, grill, steam, and sauté food items while ensuring proper seasoning and quality. - Measure and mix ingredients using commercial kitchen equipment including mixers, slicers, grinders, blenders, and knives. - Monitor cooking temperatures and food quality through tasting, smelling, visual inspection, and thermometer checks. - Portion and plate meals with appropriate garnishes, gravies, and sauces. Kitchen Operations: - Review menus and estimate food requirements for daily...