Cook II

Are you ready to turn up the heat in the kitchen? Join our culinary team as a Cook and unleash your creativity and passion for food From crafting mouthwatering dishes to delighting guests with your culinary expertise, this role is your opportunity to shine. Join us and be part of a team that's cooking up something extraordinary every day

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow recipes and prepare food items, as directed, and in a uniform and consistent manner (e.g. Prepare food; season and cook food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, and other food in accordance with proper cooking methods (proper cooking time and thermometer/food temperature requirements); recognize and correct product discrepancies and variations in quality, standards and specifications; organize and arrange cooked foods).
• Maintain high cleanliness and sanitation standards in accordance with Food Systems Food Safety & Sanitation guidelines and the HACCP System for the entire kitchen including walk-in refrigerator, freezer and dry storage area.
• Ensure compliance with all ServSafe and safety requirements.
• Oversee proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
• Maintain proper food rotation procedures (e.g. Label and date product, properly store and rotate perishables and left overs).
• Handle a fast paced environment with multiple tasks under time constraint.
• Perform station duties (e.g., fry, griddle, flat top, in an entertaining and engaging manner)
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost
• Effectively communicates with management, team members (e.g., Service and kitchen maintenance personnel), and guests to address any concerns/needs of guests and/or other employees.
• Assist in the development and preparation of menus, food set-up, and service.
• Open and/or close kitchen as necessary.
• Perform basic arithmetic.
• Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit).
• At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with all LDC personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors).
• Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd and unusual hours, weekends and holidays.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
• Follow instructions.

• Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g., learn guests’ names and preferences; connect with them individually and professionally; smile; make eye contact and verbally greet guests).