Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, and using a fryer to cook French fries and other fryer items. Watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done. Measures and weighs ingredients according to recipes or as directed in the preparation of salads, desserts, assorted party trays, etc. Prepares toast, salads, salad dressings, and sandwiches. Prepares vegetables and fruits for serving according to instructions and/or recipes. Places cooked food in serving dishes in steam carts in serving area to be picked up by wait staff.

Keeps refrigerators, grills, equipment, cooking utensils and working area clean. Operates dish machine and oversees sanitation. Sweeps, mops and removes trash as needed.

Takes refrigerator temperature readings and enters the reading into the temperature logs.

May assist in inventory taking.

Assures all refrigerator and food storage cupboards are securely locked upon securing the galley.

Controls over the Position

Works under the supervision of Manager, Assistant Manager, or the Duty Manager, who spot checks the work to be sure that set procedures are being followed and that work is completed within a specified period.

Needs to acquire Alcohol Serve Save Certificate within 90 days upon hiring.

Must be willing to cross train in other cook positions

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Cooking experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of procedures related to cooking in large quantities
• Skill to overcome practical production problems; evaluating final food products, and initiate corrective action
• Ability to expand and modify recipes and to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking
• Skill in operation, breakdown, and cleaning of food service equipment used in large quantity food production
• Ability to organize and coordinate work of lower grade employees
• Knowledge and understanding of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures. Thorough knowledge of the full range of food preparation principles including the techniques and procedures necessary to develop new or revise current recipes and to prepare and cook food in large quantities
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination, such as the need to clean equipment previously used for raw food before further use and the need to use a chemical sanitizer or maintain proper water temperature when cleaning dishes
• Skill to perform tasks involving several procedures to prepare and cook food in large quantities
• Skill to overcome practical production problems, evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective action when an item does not meet established quality standards
• Skill to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking; able to expand and modify recipes according to the capacity of the equipment in the kitchen as well and in response to adjustments in the number of servings required
• Skill to manage carious cooking processes so that food items are served at their peak taste, texture, and appearance with minimum holding periods and so that safe and critical temperature and time control points are met
• Ability to coordinate a full range of food preparation activities involving quantity food production where a number of items are cooked simultaneously and require varied cooking methods, timing requirements and may ingredients and numerous interrelated steps.
• May require high school diploma

• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in English

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.