Full Time Cook Jobs in Nick The Greek Sunnyvale, CA

 Assists the head cook with preparing food orders for the restaurant and ensures the smooth operation of the kitchen by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads and fills written orders and follows instructions given by head cook.
• Prepares menu items prior to and during meal periods according to written food orders.
• Prepares, slices, and chops meats and other food products.
• Uses preparatory utensils such as knives and pans on a regular basis.
• Communicates with front of house staff in a professional manner regarding guest orders.
• Receives and stocks all food items in appropriate storage locations by lifting and carrying products.
• Maintains food product inventory and notifies head cook of shortages.
• Follows portion and quality control standards of menu.
• Performs end of shift duties of the kitchen daily including: washing fridges, sweeping and mopping floors, filtering deep fryers, and disposing garbage.
• Cleans work areas within state health and safety guidelines.
• Maintains kitchen equipment by wiping, scrubbing, and polishing as required.
• Adheres to all restaurant policies and procedures paying special attention to health and/or safety procedures.
• Reports any problems or discrepancies to the head cook immediately.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.