Cafe Cook

Company: Old Mill Cafe
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

Old Mill Cafe in the bustling and beautiful Historic Ellicott City is looking to hire an experienced cook to join our talented team and help prepare meals according to our standard recipes.

Please respond with your availability and salary requirements for consideration.

The cook will prepare meals and follow establishment recipes. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the restaurant menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment.

Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities would include:
Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations
Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, etc.
Preparing equipment for shift
Clean prep areas and take care of leftovers.
Stock inventory and supplies.
Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system
Cooking order according to food health and safety standards
Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
Handling multiple food orders at one time
Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
Dressing order for presentation
Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides
Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner
Storing all food properly
Sanitizing and cleaning work stations and utensils
Reordering stock and food supplies, maintaining inventory with input from management
Monitoring other cooks and team members
Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed
Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
Assumes responsibility for the quality, food safety/sanitation and timeliness of products served
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff

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