Cook

Wyndham Visalia

Visalia, CA
$16.00-17.00 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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BASIC PURPOSE:Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per orders from servers. (60%)

Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare over estimated needs. (15%)

Date all food containers and rotate as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures. (5%)

Check pars for shift use; determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out- of stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked. (10%)

Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables. (5%)

Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). (3%)

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (5%) * Assist in prep work of vegetables and condiments as required for the next shift. (2%)Knowledge and Skills:Education: High School education or equivalent experienceExperience: Minimum 5-years food service or related workSkills and Abilities:Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.Personnel Issues: * Abide by payroll, procedures (punch in/punch out) and rules of conduct as stated in the AltaMont employee handbook.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of all hotel safety and security procedures as required to maintain a secure and safe environment for employees as well as guests.

Report any unusual occurrences and/or request to the immediate supervisor/MOD

Read and abide by all the regulations and rules of conduct stated in the employee handbook

ENVIRONMENTPhysical Job Requirements(for essential functions only)Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/ Carrying Describe the type(s) of required lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying to include objects, weights and frequency.Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70lbs. Pushing and pulling carts is required.____ No lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying RequiredBending/Kneeling Describe the type(s) of required bending and/or kneeling to include when, why and how oftenRegular bending to lift items and supplies. No kneeling.No Bending/Kneeling requiredMobility Describe the type(s) of mobility required to include distances and % of time involvedRegularly moves around the kitchen.____ Stationary PositionContinuous Standing Describe the reasons to include time period and frequencyTo complete a task, may be stationary for short period of time.____ No Continuous Standing RequiredClimbing Stairs: Up to approx. ___steps__% of ___Climbing Ladders: Up to approx. ____feet____% of __X__ No Climbing RequiredDriving Describe type of vehicle, distances, % of time involved and frequency__X__ No Driving RequiredWork Environment Inside: 100 % of 8-hour shiftWork Environment Outside: ____% of Describe any abnormal temperature exposures:ENVIRONMENTPhysical Job Requirements(for essential functions only)Hearing: ____ Critical ____ Moderate _ X___ MinimalExplain: Need to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staffVision: ____ Critical __X__ Moderate ____ MinimalExplain: Check quality and portions of food.Speech: Critical ____ Moderate __X__ MinimalExplain: Communicate with kitchen staffLiteracy: Critical __X__ Moderate ____ MinimalExplain: To read recipe cards and proceduresChemicals/ Agents Describe any chemicals/agents to include what they are, warnings and frequency of use.Grease strip- once/month; bleach all day; grease cutter-once/week; lime away-once/week WARNING- keep off skin, away from eyes, don't swallow, no prolonged inhaling____ No Chemicals/Agents Used.Protective Clothing Type: Hair restraint/hat, gloves, apron, safety shoesApprox. _100_% of _8 hour shift(Time period)____ None Required.Equipment Operation List type of equipment and frequency of use.Deep fryer-all day; broiler-60%; stove-all day; steamer-all day; food processor-50%; mixer-25%; slicer-25%; oven-all day; steam table-all day; tilt kettle-15%; waffle iron-10%; flat top grill-60%None Required.Other Considerations____ None.Additional Information

Wyndham Visalia