Cook

Job Description

Position Title: Cook

Reports To: Lead Cook/Sous Chef/Executive Sous Chef

Below are the Core Responsibilities that make up the priority functions and most important responsibilities of this position. These Core Responsibilities are divided into two categories Job Function and Professionalism and Style Expectations.

Following the Core Responsibilities is a Physical Requirements category that is also expected of all positions within StepStone Hospitality Inc.

Each responsibility of this position is assigned a weight that indicates the percentage of the overall job it represents. For performance appraisal purposes the Core Responsibilities (what the job is; the substance of the job) account for 90% of the overall appraisal score. The other 10% is based on the Professionalism and Style category (how the individual goes about doing the job).

Job Function

Weight

Job functions describe the substance and most important responsibilities of the job.

Totals 90%

1. Administration

Maintain health and sanitation standards.

Maintain soap and sanitation buckets at each station at all times

Cover label and date all food products

Open kitchen and Close kitchen in absence of supervisors

Adhere to all prepared written recipes for all menu items.

Report out of stock items to the supervisor

Prepare all sauces and all dishes for breakfast dinner menus.

Help set-up restaurant and employee cafeteria buffet.

Prepare all menu and featured items under the Executive Chefs direction.

Supervise and assist dishwashers and pantry personnel.

Perform the duties of the Prep List schedule.

Maintain health and sanitation standards.

Prepare all dressings and cold sauces.

Maintain adequate supply of desserts.

Prepare all salads.

Prepare all salads for buffet and employee cafeteria.

Assist with banquet preparation.

70%

2. Support

Must have a knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests associates and vendors.

Ability to scrupulously follow all StepStone and hotel policies and procedures.

Attend required meetings.

20%

Professionalism and Style Expectations

Weight

These are expected of every associate within StepStone Hospitality Inc.

Totals 10%.

3. Personal Effectiveness

Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly professionally and with care.

Adjusts to high-pressure conditions and is open to change.

Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.

Conducts himherself (acts and dresses) professionally at all times; sets standards for all associates.

5%

4. Communication

Understands and communicates the StepStone Mission and Core Values

Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly effectively and professionally.

Actively listens to others.

Conveys company information decision or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.

Works to resolve disagreements and is respectful of peers and co-workers.

5%

Physical Requirements

5. These are required of every associate.

Minimum lifting of 50 pounds.

Pushing bending stooping upward reaching manual dexterity.

Hearing reading writing.

Minimum pulling of 50 pounds.

Other duties may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities specific to you are:

Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.

Must have a knowledge of applicable Federal state and local health safety and legal regulations.

High school education and relevant training and experience preferred.

CPR training and first aid training preferred.

Additional language ability preferred.