Cook Iii - Faculty Club

The Cook III prepares a variety of foods in accordance with menu instructions and standardized recipes; ensures that proper food standards are maintained in the areas of quality, sanitation, and appearance; maintains a clean work area, and assists with general kitchen cleaning.

With guidance from the Executive Chef, the Cook III shares responsibility for providing direction and supervision to Cook I’s and Cook II’s. This includes possible supervision of Grill Cooks, Garde Manger, Interns, and Dishwashers. The Cook III is responsible for opening and closing the club during lunch service and events as well as cleaning during and after all services. The Cook III may also be responsible for ordering supplies and produce for weekly menus (Executive Chef.)

The Cook III will perform one or more of the following specialized roles in addition to the duties mentioned above:

• Banquets: Responsible for delegating prep for various areas of service

• Food Prep/Sauces: Responsible for assisting with food preparation and production for both lunch and banquet service. Prepare various sauces based on daily menu needs as directed by Executive Chef

Weekly schedule will vary and will include working on weekends and holidays - Must be available to work any shift required. BOH staff works both lunch service and banquets.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a team environment and two years of related experience preferably in a commercial kitchen environment. H/She should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks and have extensive skills in sanitation and organization.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of food service experience
• Skills Required
  • People skills, internal/external customer service must have the ability to communicate, Good verbal and written communication skills initiative, teamwork, and promptness. Effective listening abilities with strong judgment skills.
  • City of Houston Food Handlers Certification. Within 30 days of employment
  • Documents HACCP Log sheet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Able to read and understand standard recipes/production sheets
  • Must be able to detect scents and discern flavors

Essential Functions

• Prepares and serves food items in accordance with menus and standardized recipes to include a wide variety of breakfast items, vegetables, casseroles, meats, salads, etc.
• Participates in maintaining a high degree of sanitation within the kitchen and serving area including cleaning standard kitchen equipment
• Supervises Cook I and Cook II Positions
• Responsible for opening and closing the club during meal services and delegating prep for banquet services
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

• Will be required to work carving stations and action stations during events

Preferences

• Associate Degree or completion of ACF certified apprenticeship or Military Equivalent- Advanced Culinary Skills Training Course (ACSTC)
• City of Houston Food Managers Certification. Within 30 days of employment

Workplace Requirements – LIGHT – Exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally. Requires walking or standing up to 8 hours per day. Other physical requirements of the job include manual dexterity and the ability to see, hear, reach, climb, and balance. Must be able to detect scents and discern flavors.

The work environment is a commercial kitchen and includes exposure to temperature extremes. Work hazards include exposure to chemicals, wet floors, dangerous equipment (fryers, dough sheeter, tortilla machine, stoves, ovens, knives, slicers, etc.), and hot oil, steam, and water .

This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated and work under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of a campus emergency.

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