The second cook is a key position in the kitchen team, as they are counted upon to produce the bulk of the production necessary for day to day operations of the kitchen.

This is a stage where an apprentice starts their profession.

Total enthusiasm and passion for cooking food with total teamwork is the key Shift Duties Include: To work directly under the sous chef and 1st Cook Prioritize prep list and ordering list Process incoming bills prioritize them, distribute tasks associated with it, ensure and co-ordinate timing of pick-up.

Maintaining prep levels to know how much prep through busy days and slow days Ensure the restaurant line is properly stocked for service with appropriate amounts of backups ready Be able to use raw by-products, leftovers and extras for specials, soups, etc. to save on costs Have full knowledge of the menu and follow and read recipes Help the dishwasher when needed Ensure the cleanliness and safety of the kitchen Ability to put food deliveries away after checking for quality, in proper places and proper rotation Ensures products are covered,



labeled and stored correctly as needed Monitors condition of food in storage to prevent spoilage and contamination Estimates the quantity of food to prepare and cook, within specified guidelines Selects, identifies and applies spices, herbs and condiments Prepare basic stocks and sauces Produces food with correct taste, temperature and correct visual appeal with direction of supervisors Identify, clean and uses all kitchen equipment in the department correctly Reporting equipment malfunction to the sous chef Is able to give instructions clearly and accurately to 3rd cooks and dishwashers.

Demonstrates a positive understanding of all menus, recipes and standards for the area.

Is able to anticipate potential kitchen needs such as defrosting and ordering before running out Understands the concept of food costing and contribution Job Qualifications: Speed with processing of all different type of foods is a pre-requisite, combined with valuable basic cooking skills learned as a 3rd cook Needs to have a minimum three years of cooking experience Be able to cook steaks to desired doneness Understands most methods of cooking Have positive knowledge of soups and sauces

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