This is a hands-on position assisting the Sous Chef and Executive Chef with the preparation of food for events by following approved recipes and maintaining the highest production standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Always maintain an organized and sanitary workstation.
Follow approved recipes and production standards.
Prepare all meats, vegetables, proteins, starches, and soups according to specific recipes or as instructed by Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef and adjust quantity for fluctuation in volume.
Properly label and dates food items for storage.
Maintain and organize storage rooms, refrigerators, and freezers.
Organizes freezer pulls, as necessary.
Minimize waste by controlling overage and usage.
Educate and train seasonal kitchen staff on proper procedures and standards.
Assemble and complete final production of hot and cold food items.
Assist with plating of catered meals.
Perform other duties as assigned and deemed necessary.
Requirements
Skill & Abilities
Knowledge of all major kitchen equipment and appliances.
Ability to properly operate ovens, stoves, grills, steamers, smoker, mixers, kettles, char-broiler, and other kitchen equipment.
Must be able to identify and properly use all kitchen small wares.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read and speak English.
Strong knowledge of state health codes and sanitation standards.
Ability to adhere to strict grooming standards established by SMG/Palmetto Expo Center.
Ability to recognize and utilize weights and measurements, both liquid and dry.
Knowledge and skills in diverse culinary techniques including multi-ethnic cuisine, displays, sauces, protein cutting, plate presentation and sanitation.
Skill in volume production and hands-on cooking.
Ability to perform basic math functions necessary to execute recipes.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Two-year culinary degree or appropriate continuing education credits preferred.
Minimum of three years' experience in a cook's position.
Minimum of one year of experience in banquet operations.
CA Food Handlers Card
Working Environment/Conditions
Fast-paced, very physical environment.
May be exposed to extreme cold from walk-in coolers/freezers for up to one hour at a time.
May be exposed to extreme heat from hot burners and/or steam for extended periods of time.
May be exposed to minimal amount of smoke for extended periods of time.
Requires standing for several hours at a time each day.
Hours of Work and Travel Requirements
Irregular hours including early mornings, late evenin
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
POSITION: Line Cook
DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage / Kitchen
REPORTS TO: Executive Chef/Sous Chef
FLSA STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Base Pay Rate: $24.00/hour
LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL
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