Cook II

POSITION DESCRIPTION  

POSITION TITLE: Cook II

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt  

POSITION REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager and General Manager

DEPARTMENT: Dining Division  

All Paradies Lagardère positions, including Cook II, (pizza cook) require embodying a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to guests and team members. Employees are expected to follow our core values: TRIFIC (Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, Commitment).

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he following responsibilities are intended as core requirements, with additional duties assigned as needed:

Prepare all menu items from scratch, including dough handling, sauces, toppings, proteins, and specialty ingredients.
Execute pizza production using live ovens and high-heat cooking equipment, ensuring proper bake times, consistency, and quality.
Work multiple cooking stations as needed, including pizza build, prep, sauté, and oven operation areas.
Follow all recipes, portioning standards, and presentation guidelines with 100% accuracy.
Maintain strong knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation, stretching, topping, and baking techniques.
Ensure all food is prepared and served in a timely manner while maintaining high-quality standards.
Use knives, dough tools, ovens, and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of all kitchen and production areas throughout service.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, labeling, and storage procedures in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Restock stations and maintain proper rotation (FIFO) of all food items.
Assist with prep production and daily mise en place to ensure smooth service operations.
Communicate effectively with Kitchen Manager, General Manager, and fellow team members.
Support training of new kitchen staff as needed.
Assist in maintaining kitchen equipment and reporting maintenance needs promptly.
Work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced, open-kitchen environment with visible guest interaction.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.