Event Cook

Summary/Objective
As an Event Cook, you will be responsible for producing consistent quality food products while following all safety, local and state sanitation guidelines.  
Essential Functions

1. Responsible for production according to recipes/directions
2. Assist with food production
3. Cut and clean a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins using a knife and/or cutting machines
4. Produces food for tastings, lunch, dinner and catered events
5. Follow food preparation lists and portioning details as instructed by the Event Chef
6. Follow all recipes and guidelines while meeting production deadlines
7. Ensures consistent quality on all prepared items
8. Tastes all food prepared for the station to ensure flavor, freshness, and quality
9. Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
10. Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking various foods
11. Breaking down and cleaning various proteins
12. Plating prepared foods based on Event Chef direction
13. Maintains a clean and organized station and prep area
14. Follows proper rotation and storage of goods
15. Follows safety and sanitation procedures with all guidelines from Health Department
16. Make recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the line prep area and equipment
17. Close the event kitchen properly by following the closing checklist for kitchen or venue stations
18. Assist others in closing the kitchen
19. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all the menu offerings
20. Assist with other duties as assigned by Event Chef

Knowledge and Skills

1. Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of various international cuisines and dishes
2. Interpersonal and organizational skills
3. Utilization of knife cuts in a fast, efficient and safe manner
4. Sense of urgency
5. Excellent verbal skills
6. Excellent multi-tasking skills
7. Professional appearance
8. Ability to move throughout the service area and kitchen 
9. Knowledge of safety and sanitation in the workplace 
10. High volume production & large batch cooking
11. Ability to handle kitchen equipment and tools safely

Work Environment

1. Fast paced kitchen
2. High sense of urgency
3. Moderate to high noise level 
4. Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions
5. Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered 
6. Frequently moving from cold freezer to normal kitchen environment
7. Be able to stand for long periods of time typically be between 6-8 hours
8. Always act in a professional manner
9. Demonstrate teamwork in all areas, including at the event location or kitchen
10. Always with a positive attitude in all types of situations
11. Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team in order to maintain and grow as an employee
12. Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20-50 pounds

 Requirements

1. Must have and maintain an active Food Handlers Card, as required by the California Health Department.
2. Neatly groomed and dressed in clean uniforms and appropriate PPE
3. 1-year minimum experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
4. Great communication skills with managers, kitchen, and event personnel
5. Availability to work during the week and weekend and holidays
6. Ability to learn and take direction
7. Reliable means of transportation
8. Prompt arrival to all scheduled shifts

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the functions of this job, an employee must walk, stand, or remain stationary during the entire shift. Employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe with the potential for slipping or tripping. Employee must frequently wash their hands and lift or move up to 35 pounds.
Other Duties
Please note the above list is not exhaustive. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Please note duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
 

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