Seasonal Catering Cook

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Responsible for pre-production and preparation of buffet and snack bar menu items according to established recipes, preparation techniques, procedures and daily production requirements. - Follows all operating procedures, safety and sanitation regulations and departmental policies and procedures. - Requires knowledge, skills, and experience in accurately utilizing various kitchen production equipment including ovens, broilers, fryers, kettles, etc. - Must have decision-making, problem solving, and complaint resolution skills. - Ensures production facilities and work stations are maintained in a clean and functional manner. - Demonstrates an upbeat and outgoing demeanor while on duty. - Promotes outstanding customer relations. - Must be knowledgeable in food and beverage sanitation, guest service, and inventory control policies, practices, and protocols. - Notifies appropriate staff members when assistance is needed. - Demonstrates an upbeat and outgoing demeanor while on duty. - Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, internal policies/procedures, and internal control protocols. - Promotes outstanding customer relations. - Performs other related duties as may be assigned by reporting senior. QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or GED preferred. - Technical school or formal apprenticeship may be required. - Requires knowledge and skills needed to safely prepare and serve food items in accordance with internal policies and external regulations and/or laws. - Requires the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with personal computers, inventory control systems, food production/storage systems, sanitation systems, etc. - Must have decision-making, problem solving, and complaint resolution skills. - Must be able to work effectively with peers, staff members, and regulatory agency personnel. - Strong written and oral communication skills required. - Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.