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