Cook II- Thunder Road Steakhouse & Cantina at Laguna Development Corporation

 Expectations:

• Adhere to Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) Core Values, Policies & Procedures
• Act as a role model within and outside the corporation.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward customers and co-workers.
• Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of position

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Follow recipes and prepare food items, as directed, and in a uniform and consistent manner (e.g. Prepare food; season and cook food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, and other food in accordance with proper cooking methods (proper cooking time and thermometer/food temperature requirements); recognize and correct product discrepancies and variations in quality, standards and specifications; organize and arrange cooked foods). 
• Maintain high cleanliness and sanitation standards in accordance with Food Systems Food Safety & Sanitation guidelines and the HACCP System for the entire kitchen including walk-in refrigerator, freezer and dry storage area. 
• Ensure compliance with all ServSafe and safety requirements. 
• Oversee proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment. 
• Maintain proper food rotation procedures (e.g. Label and date product, properly store and rotate perishables and left overs). 
• Handle a fast paced environment with multiple tasks under time constraint. 
• Perform station duties (e.g., fry, griddle, flat top, in an entertaining and engaging manner) 
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost 
• Effectively communicates with management, team members (e.g., Service and kitchen maintenance personnel), and guests to address any concerns/needs of guests and/or other employees. 
• Assist in the development and preparation of menus, food set-up, and service. 
• Open and/or close kitchen as necessary. 
• Perform basic arithmetic. 
• Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit). 
• At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with all LDC personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors). 
• Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd and unusual hours, weekends and holidays. 
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned. 
• Follow instructions.

• Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g., learn guests’ names and preferences; connect with them individually and professionally; smile; make eye contact and verbally greet guests).

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. 
• One year of experience in restaurant or food service capacity required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 18. 
• Knowledge of general cooking techniques
• Must possess basic mathematical skills (able to add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Knowledge of general kitchen operating requirements.
• Knowledge of minimum temperature requirements for food and drink preservation.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local sanitary regulations regarding the preparation, maintenance and storage of food and drink products.