JOB: Cook
LOCATION: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
PAY: $20 - $23 (DOE)
TYPE: Full Time
Overview: As a Cook, you’re part of a team that is responsible for producing high quality dishes in a quick and efficient manner.
Key responsibilities of a Cook include:
· Preparing menu items according to standard recipe, plating and time standards
· Portioning, arranging, and garnishing food to ensure proper presentation
· Labeling and dating all food items that are prepped and/or opened from their original packaging to ensure proper rotation.
· Assuming 100% responsibility for the quality of products prepared and served
· Stocking and maintaining sufficient levels of food products at work station to ensure a smooth service period
· Assisting other cooks during times of heavy business volume
· Covering breaks and assisting other kitchen areas during slow periods
· Assisting with storeroom duties as needed, such as receiving orders and rotating stock
· Maintaining professional communication with front of the house staff to accommodate all guest requests and special dietary needs
· Observing and testing food to ensure proper quality using methods such as tasting, smelling, or testing proper cooking temperature with a thermometer
· Maintaining a clean and organized work area
· Ensuring that equipment in work area is clean and in proper working condition
· Operating a variety of kitchen equipment
· Stocking, dating, rotating and checking temperatures of product
· Demonstrating the Evolution Hospitality Values and Guiding Principles
The minimum qualifications for this position are:
· Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language sufficient to understand information such as labels, instructions, and basic requests
· Must possess proficient knife skills
· Ability to use cut glove and other kitchen safety equipment
· Ability to adjust to high pressure situations and be open to change
· Ability to work where there is frequent exposure to smoke, steam, high and low temperatures and humidity
· Ability to stand, walk and move around during entire shift
· Ability to handle, carry and/or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds
· Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
· Must be willing and have the ability to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, holidays and weekends
· Must have a valid Certified Food Handlers Card
· Perform other duties as assigned
· Able to legally work in the USA
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