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COOK - VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY (Food Services)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Prepare food for service (chopping vegetables, butchering means or preparing sauces)
Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen.
Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
Work with team of cooks to do portion prep work for other shifts when needed.
Monitor product freshness and rotate out old product based on a schedule created by the restaurant.
Stock inventory appropriately
Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
Maintain a positive professional approach with coworkers and customers.
REQUIREMENTS:
Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook.
2+ years' cooking and kitchen administrative experience
High school diploma/GED required
Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
Familiar with industry's best practices.
Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more per day.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds at a time on a regular basis.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
High level of professionalism.