Cook 2 -Assistant Cook (Apprentice) – Texas Tech Club – Lubbock, Texas 146789

Assist in the pre-preparation of food products. Obtain necessary ingredients and clean food-preparation equipment, utensils and work areas.

Reports to: Banquet Cook and/or Sous Chef

Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position

Classification:

Education and/or Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Have a High School diploma or GED.

• Previous hospitality industry cooking experience preferred.

 Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles.

• Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions and skilled in following food safety practices.

• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

 Job Tasks/Duties

• Assists cooks in their tasks.

• Obtains necessary products and small equipment items required for food preparation.

• Carefully follows the club’s standard recipes while preparing all assigned items.

• Follows manufacturers’ instructions when operating food production and serving equipment.

• Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices including those related to personal hygiene.

• Returns soiled food preparation utensils and other small wares to the proper areas.

• Maintains a clean workstation, including equipment used for food preparation tasks.

• Attends department and staff meetings.

• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Sous Chef.

• Food safety certification.

•  Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.

• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.

• Continuous, repetitive motions.

• Work in hot, humid, and noisy environment.