RESTAURANT COOK

Job Description & Requirements

Cooks guests' orders according to their preferences

Employs food safety best practices and makes sure that all kitchenstaff members do the same

Acts with appropriate caution in a dangerous environment wherethere are knives and high-temperature surfaces

Selects choice ingredients that will give dishes the best flavour

Experiments to come up with new specialties that will draw dinersinto the restaurant

Coaches the sous chef and other members of the kitchen staff, sothey perform at their best

Determines how much food to order and maintains an appropriatesupply at the restaurant

Keeps up with trends in cooking and the restaurant business toensure that guests have a positive experience

Works quickly and accurately during busy periods, such as weekendsand evenings

Occasionally takes on extra duties, such as cleaning, when thekitchen is short-staffed or the restaurant is particularly busy