Cook at Lolita's Restaurants Inc. in Bonita, CA

Description

Summary: Prepares orders in a timely manner paying special attention to portioning, quality and plating. Working efficiently during peak business hours by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Reads and prepares guest orders correctly in a timely manner.*

2. Prepares food items and gets the orders out to guests without compromising taste, ingredients or freshness.*

3. Adheres to the menu, build orders to recipe correctly using proper ingredients.

4. Communicates with guest servers in a professional manner regarding guest orders.*

5. Receives and stocks all food items in appropriate storage locations.*

6. Reports all problems relating to equipment, food or personnel to the manager immediately.*

7. Maintains food product inventory and remains aware of shortages. Communicate orders of all essential food and other related items to the manager.*

8. Applies knowledge of and operates all kitchen utensils to include fryer, pots and pans, stove, oven, grill, dishwasher, broiler, griddle, slicers, mixers, blenders, graters, can openers and knives in a safe manner.*

9. Applies knowledge of state and local food handling requirements as well as maintain a valid California food handlers card.*

10. Performs kitchen duties including washing and sanitizing tables, sweeping and mopping floors, filtering deep fryers and disposing garbage. Maintains kitchen equipment by wiping, scrubbing and polishing as required *

11. Labels, rotates (FIFO) and stores incoming food products in storage and refrigeration areas appropriately.*

12. Stocks food items and paper goods during the shift. Notify prep cooks of items needed.

13. Demonstrates excellent communication skills with all team member and be a team player.

14. Reports to work on time to scheduled shift and ready for business in proper dress code.

15. Treats others with respect by eliminating unacceptable behaviors such as gossiping and arguing.

16. Work safely by using correct cutting procedures, lifting techniques and wear personal protective equipment.*

Requirements

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to guests, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests or employees of organization.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Education/Experience: One year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses: • Valid Food Handler's Card

Equipment:

• Food Processer • Electric Mixer • Deep Fryer, Stove, Flat Grill • Pots and Pans • Mixing Bowls, Knives • Cooking Utensils

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 100% of the time required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to work in compact kitchen areas and is exposed to water from constantly washing hands. ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to work in compact kitchen areas and is exposed to water from constantly washing hands.

Additional Information

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat (non-weather).

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.