Paradies Lagardère

Cook


Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
6 months ago
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Job Description

The Cook provides a supreme dining experience to guests by preparing high-quality meals. The Cook's main goal is to ensure that guests will always enjoy exceptional dining experiences. Cleanliness of the food service area and equipment is a top priority in this position. The Cook's responsibility includes the maintenance of a safe work environment and proper food and supply storage. The Cook must be able to work well under pressure, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Exceeding First Class Service standards with every guest, business partner, and peers.
  • Following recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving food items.
  • Accountable for compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, including those relating to food safety.
  • Sampling products, following menus, estimating food requirements, checking production, and keeping records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
  • Practicing excellent food safety and sanitation practices.
  • Regularly restocking all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
  • Assisting with ordering and planning food supplies.
  • Reporting necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management.
  • Assisting with training new cooks and other restaurant staff.
  • Monitoring proper rotation and dating of prepped and food items.
  • Maintaining a clean, organized work environment that is free of safety hazards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications include:

  • High School diploma or GED; training from a culinary school will be an asset.
  • Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience in a high-volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment.
  • Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions and converse comfortably with customers.
  • Food handler's card may be required according to local or state regulations.
  • Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods and demonstrate good judgment when dealing with guests.
  • Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent customer service skills and effective communication abilities.
  • Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
  • Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing on a ladder, and walking long distances.
  • Standing for long periods and ability to work in environments with varying temperatures.

Job Benefits extracted by

  • Supreme dining experience for guests.
  • Cleanliness of the food service area and equipment.
  • Safe work environment and proper food and supply storage.

Skills Required extracted by

  • High School diploma or GED; culinary school training preferred.
  • Minimum 1 year of cooking experience in a high volume or fast casual dining environment.
  • Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions and communicate with customers.
  • Food handler's card may be required.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and perform essential job functions.
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.

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