Kitchen Cook

Kitchen Cook

FULL TIME / NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: Sous Chef

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines, with or without supervision
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers
• Work effectively as at team contributor on all tasks, projects and assignments
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations

POSITION SUMMARY

The Kitchen Cook helps prepare mise en place for nigiri, sashimi, and cooked dishes with incredible attention to detail for the restaurant SHINGO.

RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND TASKS

1. Check freshness of food and ingredients
2. Prepare ingredients for nigiri, sashimi, handrolls, and cooked dishes
3. Has incredible attention to detail in the food preparation process, mastering quality control
4. Provides Omotenashi service to all guests and teammates
5. Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality
6. Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

1. Represents themselves with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. 
2. Maintains a Service-focused approach, with a caring and sincere attitude at all times.
3. Punctual and professional for meetings, and in corresponding to clients.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) years of Kitchen Cook Experience

SKILLS/APTITUDES:

• Strong guest service orientation.
• Great communication skills (Interacts in a professional manner with clients, management, team members).
• Identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to take directions and be a team player. 
• Multi-task oriented and self-motivated.
• Passionate about food and beverage industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Solid knowledge of local area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

• Ability to speak and hear, vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Constant standing, sitting, and walking
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Be able to manipulate fingers, hands, and arms to cut, measure, pour, serve, carry