PEAK - Cook - Wagner

PEAK Cook applicants for Wagner Dining.

This position serves as a team member responsible for preparation, production and/or serving of food items, and other related tasks in the successful operation of Couch Restaurants.

Duties:

• Prepares, season, cooks, and bakes food according to standard recipes following portion control standards. Modifies recipes and/or production amounts under guidance from supervisor.
• Will be responsible for providing high-quality guest service in a professional manner at all times to both internal and external customers. 
• Ensures optimal quality of food throughout preparation and service.
• Prepares food items for individual serving following portion control standards.
• Determines food quantities, prepares estimates of time, labor and materials for assigned tasks.
• Oversees maintenance of inventory, food consumption and other food service records.
• Operates a variety of manual and/or automatic kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, mixers, slicers, etc.
• Handles operational readiness and safety of equipment and supplies.
• Adheres to university and Health Department quality standards.
• Advises supervisor concerning quantity and quality of food and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required: High School Diploma or GED; AND:

12 months experience as a cook or graduate of culinary school.

Preferred: Valid Safe Food Handling and Sanitation Certificate from the State of Oklahoma.

Skills:

• Ability to understand & convert measurements
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment & supplies
• Ability to plan a health conscience menu.
• Ability to interpret information.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to understand profit and loss statement.

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