SUMMARY:

The Cook II is responsible for assisting in the preparation and cooking of a variety of food items, ensuring quality, taste, and presentation. This role supports the kitchen team by taking on more complex cooking tasks and helping to train less experienced staff while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards.
• Assist in the preparation of ingredients, including chopping, marinating, and portioning.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring consistency with restaurant standards.
• Help with inventory management and food ordering as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Train and mentor Cook I and other kitchen staff in food preparation techniques.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree or certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

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 job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, balance, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to be mobile for a minimum of 6 hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

The above job description describes the primary duties and qualifications for this position. The company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and other duties as necessary.