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Tuscany Cafe

Sautee Cook

Tuscany Cafe, Chicago, Illinois, us, 60666

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With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

* Health, dental and vision insurance

* Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)

* Holiday pay

* Meal and Transportation Benefits

* *401(k) retirement plan with company match

* *Company paid life insurance

* *Tuition reimbursement

* Employee assistance program

* Training and exciting career growth opportunities

* Referral program - refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Summary:

The Sautee Cook is responsible for preparing sautés, and must be able to perform all station functions of Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.

Essential Functions:

* Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products

* Tastes products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed

* Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment

* Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards

* Operates a variety of kitchen equipment; Measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts

* and shreds fruits and vegetables

* Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

* Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards

* Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred

* Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry

* Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals

* Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs

* Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions

* Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

* Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates

* Frequently works in hot environment

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)