Cook - Geotemps / Geopros : Job Details

Pay Rate: $14.50 Position Description Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparationincluding plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates. Essential Job Functions may include the following or other duties as assigned:

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.
• Assist others as requested or assigned.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements / Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum Education: HS Diploma or GED
• Required Technical Training or Certifications: Food Handlers Certification (Client will provide if not already acquired)
• Minimum Experience - 6 months
• Must be able to interact successfully with all levels of staff, clients, and vendors.
• Must be able to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Must be able to follow directions completely, accurately, and consistently.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite.
• Able to successfully complete Reference Check, Background Check, and Drug Screen

Physical Demands 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to:

• Lift/Carry/Move/Push/Pull 21-50lbs.
• Sit
• Stand for entire shift
• Bend
• Reach above shoulders/head
• Kneel
• Stoop
• Twist/Turn
• Repetitive Hand/Wrist motion
• Walk on slippery surfaces

Environment A fast-pacedworking kitchen in whichexposure to hot surfaces, hot liquids, sharp objects, and slippery/wet surfaces may occur **Please note, if you are posting on the Geotemps website, the following disclaimer will appear automatically. If you are posting elsewhere, you will need to copy and paste it** Disclaimer: Although Geotemps, Inc. has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, Geotemps, Inc. reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of Geotemps, Inc., at any time, with or without advanced notice. Employment at Geotemps, Inc. is at-will and may be terminated at the will of either Geotemps, Inc. or the employee, at any time, with or without cause or notice. The at-will nature of the employment relationship also gives Geotemps, Inc. the right to make changes to its benefits, policies, and procedures, as well as employee compensation, generally without employee consent or notice, unless otherwise required by law. The at-will employment status of each employee cannot be altered by any verbal agreement or alleged verbal agreement. It can only be changed by a legally binding, written contract covering employment status.