DTVB -Cook

Harmony Hospitality, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Hospitality, Inc. is seeking a Cook to prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards in a fast-paced kitchen in Virginia Beach.

The role includes following recipe cards, managing stock, and assisting in keeping buffet stocked while ensuring proper temperatures and sanitation throughout shifts. Experience in a related field is preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum one year of experience in related field.
• Ability to maintain a sanitary and safe kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, avoiding overproduction.
• Date and rotate food containers; keep perishables at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use; determine necessary preparation and line setup.
• Note out-of-stock items or shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused items to storage with date/cover as required.
• Assist in controlling food costs and reducing waste per SOP.
• Assist in prepping vegetables and condiments for the next shift.

Skills

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

1 year experience in related field

Job description

Description

The Cook is responsible for:

• Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

Job Responsibilities

The Cook’s primary responsibilities will include:

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare over estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the standard operating procedures, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per standard operating procedures.
• Assist in prep work of vegetables and condiments as required for the next shift.

Required Skills And Ability

• Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.

Required Education And Experience

• Education – High school diploma required.
• Experience – One year experience in related field.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.