Drylands - Cook IIPENN Entertainment

Cook Level 2 is responsible for supporting the Sous Chef in the successful production of raw and/or cooked food products for culinary operations.  Position will be engaged in the development of SOP’s advanced cooking styles and production for safe and efficient preparation of food utilizing various cooking techniques and equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safe efficient production of food products including quality and quantity control, par levels, food storage, and product rotation, cutting, slicing, sauté, frying, mixing, grilling, etc.
• Assist with set up and operation of multiple stations within area, coach Cook Level I for cross utilization of
• labor and upward mobility opportunities.
• Produce Stocks, Soups, Sauces as part of preparation of daily food service.
• Follow Standard Operational Procedures and production list to meet required par levels and specifications for assigned station or duties.
• Maintains standards of sanitation, kitchen and personal hygiene and cleanliness, as well as food service techniques and safety all with regard to the safe handling of food products for guest’s consumption.
• Display knowledge of all emergency procedures including familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets for chemical usage.
• Communicate on a consistent basis with supervising Chef keeping them abreast of all department activities and ensure that kitchen and equipment are in good working order and that the work area is clean and hazard-free.
• Notify supervising Chef immediately if kitchen and equipment are not in good, safe working order.
• Must work well under pressure and meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
• Adhere to all corporate and local policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
• Must always demonstrate ethical and cooperative behavior with guests, co-workers and leadership.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by department and/or company management.
• Follow all cleaning, sanitation and PPE position specific guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibilites

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.