Title: Cook

Job Description

Job Summary:

East End Grill – a new steakhouse & innovative bistro at 10th & Main in downtown Lafayette. We’re looking for great people, not just great cooks, that can help produce the highest quality food for our guests. What’s in it for you? Be part of the opening team in a new concept, fun environment, flexible scheduling, ongoing training and learning environment, side benefits and advancement opportunities.

Qualification Summary:

• High School diploma is preferred, and/or equivalent work experience
• Certification in sanitation, ServSafe or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous experience in similar restaurant or hotel culinary department preferred.

• Culinary degree from accredited school a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Long hours may be required.
• Medium work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.

• Must be able to withstand extreme variance to hot and cold temperatures.

Duties and Functions:

• Approach all encounters with guest and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with kbistro standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the restaurant.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming and hygiene, which includes a clean and pressed uniform.
• Comply at all times with East End Grill standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient restaurant operations.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Have a thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required according to East End Grill standards.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards.
• Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to opening of the restaurant in order to ensure that guest are served promptly and efficiently during the restaurant operating hours.
• Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: Deep Fat Frying, pan frying, Sautéing, grilling, Broiling, roasting, baking, boiling, steaming, poaching, braising, and smoking, as well as cold food production and plating techniques.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh produce, fish, dairy and meat products.
• Knowledge of herbs, spices and flavor profiles.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage and sanitation.
• Breakdown kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each shift.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment and be familiar with East End emergency procedures.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other team members.
• Be familiar with all policies and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) set forth by East End.
• Use production charts as specified by East End standards.
• Be able to support any station in the kitchen that requires help.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per East End SOP.
• Cook orders as needed and handle any special requests of guest in positive manner.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare over estimated needs.
• Properly portion all items on your assigned station.
• Control food waste, loss and usage per SOP. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems.
• Check pars for shift use and determine necessary preparation, freezer pulls and line set up. Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Perform other duties as required by management and owners.
• Attend all training/meetings as required by management and owners.

Reports To: Sous Chef, Executive Chef, Manager & General Manager

I have read and understand the job description as stated above and accept that any of the tasks may be modified or changed. I accept responsibility for knowing the modifications and/or changes in this job description. I can perform the essential functions of this job as listed above with, with or without reasonable accommodations.