Cook - Food Preparation Specialist

5 days ago


Santa Clara, California, United States Nick the Greek Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Cook to join our team at Nick the Greek. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will be responsible for assisting the head cook with food preparation and ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen.

Responsibilities:

* Assist the head cook in preparing food orders for the restaurant
* Ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen by performing various duties
* Read and fill written orders and follow instructions given by the head cook
* Prepare menu items prior to and during meal periods according to written food orders
* Prepare, slice, and chop meats and other food products
* Use preparatory utensils such as knives and pans on a regular basis
* Communicate with front of house staff in a professional manner regarding guest orders
* Receive and stock all food items in appropriate storage locations by lifting and carrying products
* Maintain food product inventory and notify the head cook of shortages
* Follow portion and quality control standards of menu
* Perform end of shift duties of the kitchen daily, including washing fridges, sweeping and mopping floors, filtering deep fryers, and disposing garbage
* Clean work areas within state health and safety guidelines
* Maintain kitchen equipment by wiping, scrubbing, and polishing as required
* Adhere to all restaurant policies and procedures, paying special attention to health and/or safety procedures
* Report any problems or discrepancies to the head cook immediately

Requirements:

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
* 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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
* Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
* Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

* The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

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.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell
* The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
* The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Pay rate $17.55-$18.55 Depending on location and experience

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