Cook

Produce progressive menus and menu presentation to provide exceptional food quality and timely customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete all aspects of food preparation and cooking on a daily basis.
• Collaborate with front of house personnel to ensure food delivery, presentation and quality are maintained in front of house operations.
• Conduct internal catering preparation for meetings and luncheons as needed.
• Source specified ingredients, reviewing in bound ingredients & putting away inbound ingredients, and rotation of walk-in cooler.  Verify the quantity and quality of received products.
• Develop cafe menu and tastings, coordinating with manager. Plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and sales trends.
• Stay abreast of culinary trends to participate in appropriate menu development. 
• Maintain dishroom, small wares, and general cleaning of kitchen and equipment.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

2 years plus restaurant cooking experience, with formal culinary training preferred.

Maintain ServSafe certification.

Ability to work in a cooperative, team oriented atmosphere.

Excellent communication skills with multiple levels within the organization.

Motivation and drive to achieve results and make continuous improvements.