Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
Wash and peel (if required) fresh fruits and vegetables to prepare them for cooking or consumption
Prepare and cook food according to recipes
Serve food (for example, soup, desserts, sides, entrees) in proper portions onto dishes, plates, mugs, and bowls, ensuring proper plate appearance
Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served to waiters or patrons, according to standards
Ensure food storage areas are clean
Prepare all potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to the HACCP guidelines
Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption
Follow and ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures
Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum service to guests
Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications
Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring freezer systems, such as fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and report issues or problems to facility management
Report maintenance issues immediately to appropriate personnel (ie, management or maintenance)
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of responsibility, as well as all local, state, and federal regulations
Ability to work under demanding and strenuous situations
Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served in to control food waste and ensure that good food is not thrown away