Sauté Cook

th; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

th is seeking a Sauté Cook in Cleveland, Ohio, to prepare and sauté various menu items according to established quality standards. The ideal candidate will ensure cleanliness and safety in the workstation while preparing high-quality food.

The position requires high school education and experience with kitchen equipment. Strong communication skills and customer service orientation are essential. This role may require working on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and customer service oriented.
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills.
• Reliable and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and serve meats and sauces as per recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the sauté station.
• Adhere to safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Interpersonal communication

Safety practices knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment and machinery

Job description

Job Title: Sauté Cook

Brand:

Location:

Department: Back of the House

Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-Exempt

Full, Part-Time, or Seasonal: All

Travel Required: N/A

Summary

Performing their duties as prescribed by the quality standards established by the Executive Chef and Culinary Manager. Sauté cooks all meats, seafood, poultry, and other foods according to recipes and standards.

Essential Functions

1. Report to work at posted scheduled times.
2. Set up the sauté station.
3. Sautés all meats on the menu when ordered.
4. Prepares sauces and accompanying garnishes for all sautéed menu items.
5. Set up and see that the sauté station is ready to serve fifteen (15) minutes before service.
6. Make sure that all food is of the highest possible quality before leaving the window.
7. Overseeing see that all food prepared is of consistently high quality and that portions are consistently controlled. Food tickets are complete and out in a timely manner.
8. Covers, dates, and neatly stores all meats, poultry, seafood, and other food items.
9. Cleans and sanitizes the sauté station.
10. Sets up, maintains, and breaks down prep station.
11. Notifies Sous Chef in advance of all expected shortages.
12. Ensures that workstations and equipment are clean and sanitary.
13. Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations.
14. Maintains neat, professional appearance and observes personal cleanliness rules at all times.
15. Maintains safety and security in the workstation.
16. Assists with other duties as instructed by the Culinary Manager and Executive Chef.
17. Inform supervisor of any items that were unfinished before service.
18. Properly store all food, which must be covered, dated, and rotated daily to ensure proper portion control and quality.
19. Follow all safety procedures for operating and cleaning all machinery at all times.
20. Check-in with the Culinary Manager at the beginning of the shift for instructions.
21. Keep par stocks at proper levels. Increase or decrease production as necessary.
22. Inform management of any problems concerning food quality or production control.
23. Follow “Clean as you work” policy; responsible for sanitation and cleanliness of station at all times.
24. Maintain high standards of quality and appearance for all food prepared and served.
25. Wear a clean uniform at all times.
26. Attend all kitchen employee meetings.
27. At the end of the shift, clean the entire station, including reach-ins, shelves, and steam table. All Unnecessary food must be returned to walk-in on the proper shelf, all inserts clean. Check-out with Culinary Manager; keep walk-in clean and organized at all times.
28. Clean any kitchen equipment used immediately following its use.
29. Must be able to work weekends and holidays as well as overtime.
30. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must become familiar with and work with all kitchen equipment and machinery.
• Present a positive, professional image.
• Must be self-motivated and customer service oriented.
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills.
• Reliable and predictable attendance.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to frequently sit, stand, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and to lift overhead and push/pull, move lighter objects.
• The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.