Job Title: Cook (12 Month)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 296738
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Job Summary

Assists in all aspects of food preparation as part of the culinary team. Assists with gathering food items, reading recipes, and preparing food items. May work in Front of the House or Back of the House Operations.

This position will interact on a regular basis with: Kitchen staff and customers
This position typically will advise and counsel: NA
This position will supervise: NA

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -
Prepares and follows daily prep sheets and recipes according to management and ensures food quality and safety requirement are met in accordance with all standards

Job Duty 2 -
Assist in adhering to and accurately completing food production and service records

Job Duty 3 -
Participates in ongoing development and food safety training for staff and assists with training and development of new employees

Job Duty 4 -
Responsible for keeping workstation in a clean, organized and sanitized manner, utilizing First in First out (FIFO) inventory practices, correct product labelling and storage guidelines

Job Duty 5 -
Assists with keeping daily and weekly production records, distributing daily recipes and production schedules, and occasional testing and development of recipes

Job Duty 6 -
Records leftovers of food items prepared and stores them according to safety standards for future use

Job Duty 7 -
Monitors inventory of food and supplies, alerting a supervisor when shortages occur. Occasionally assists with monthly inventory procedures

Job Duty 8 -
Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma/GED or Vocational School Diploma

Other Required Qualifications
ServSafe Certification required.

Required Experience
Two to three years of job-related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certifications or licenses preferred: SERV Safe Certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications
High School diploma

Preferred Experience
One year or more of experience required.

Proposed Salary

$17 - $19 an hour

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Maintain a high degree of pace and intensity for an extended period of time

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledgeable of intermediate knife skills, food safety, kitchen etiquette, and written/oral communication. Knowledgeable of basic cooking skills including weights and measures, steaming, grilling, roasting, frying, and sautéing. General food safety and sanitization experience.

SKILLS
Have open availability to include nights and weekends

Courteous and dependable

Able to follow both oral and written instructions

Ability to work with diverse population

Ability to take direction

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Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

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