Cook-VB

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach (near Convention Center) - Virginia Beach, VA 23451Job Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceThe Cook is responsible for:

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Cook’s primary responsibilities will include:

Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare over estimated needs. 
Date all food containers and rotate as per the standard operating procedures, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures. 
Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. 
Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages. 
Assist in keeping buffet stocked. 
Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables. 
Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per standard operating procedures. 
Assist in prep work of vegetables and condiments as required for the next shift. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITY

Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education – High school diploma required.
Experience – One year experience in related field.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.