Cook

Key Purpose

The Cook will accurately and efficiently fulfill prep lists, tasks, and food preparation for various meal periods including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special/catered events. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but ISS/Guckenheimer may identify additional responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ from account to account, depending on the business needs and client requirements.

Success Criteria

Ensure:

• Kitchen organization and cleanliness providing a safe environment for all employees and guest
  
• Workplace Safety guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
  
• Food Safety guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
  
• HACCP guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
  
• All internal audit guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
  
• Ability to work safely with large volume culinary equipment including slicer, large mixer, food processors, blenders, and chopper
  
• Minimum of 1-year professional cooking experience or education equivalent.
  

Key Accountabilities

• Clock in and out for workday and clock in and out during breaks
  
• Always provide the highest quality of service in accordance with ISS/Guckenheimer and client standards
  
• Utilize food preparation procedures in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local guidelines and regulations to ensure high quality food service is provided
  
• Basic knowledge of cooking and prep techniques as required by your work assignment
  
• Execute NetMenu recipe preparation of food items, as directed by production sheets and/or LC, SC, or Executive Chef
  
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment and must follow ISS/Guckenheimer, and government regulatory rules and procedures
  
• Notify management when there are any ingredient discrepancies/availability, food/equipment safety, or any other situation that requires management attention
  
• Attend all meetings of the day
  
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
  
• Reach, bend, stoop, push, and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds
  
• Utilize team lift, transportation carts, and any other means of assistance when dealing with heavy loads
  
• Come to work properly dressed and in according to the dress code
  
• Employee must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods