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Cooking is a highly responsible profession. Becoming a highly successful cook requires: a deep interest in cooking and the ability to cook; determination; artistic flair; energy; natural authority; a strong sense of responsibility; self-control; no mental or drug or alcohol related aberrations; good organizational skills; a refined palate; and adaptability.
Cooks perform a wide array of tasks which include: cleaning food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils; cooking and packaging batches of food; cooking the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously; maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas; measuring ingredients required for specific food items being prepared; mixing ingredients; operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles; pre-cooking items in order to prepare them for later use; preparing and serving beverages; preparing specialty foods such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, and tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time; reading food order slips or receiving verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and preparing and cooking food according to instructions; verifying that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity; washing, cutting, and preparing foods designated for cooking; cleaning, stocking, and restocking workstations and display cases; ordering and taking delivery of supplies; preparing dough; following recipe; scheduling activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times; serving orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables; and taking food and drink orders and receiving payment from customers.
Cooking is a highly responsible profession. Becoming a highly successful cook requires: a deep interest in cooking and the ability to cook; determination; artistic flair; energy; natural authority; a strong sense of responsibility; self-control; no mental or drug or alcohol related aberrations; good organizational skills; a refined palate; and adaptability.
Cooks perform a wide array of tasks which include: cleaning food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils; cooking and packaging batches of food; cooking the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously; maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas; measuring ingredients required for specific food items being prepared; mixing ingredients; operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles; pre-cooking items in order to prepare them for later use; preparing and serving beverages; preparing specialty foods such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, and tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time; reading food order slips or receiving verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and preparing and cooking food according to instructions; verifying that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity; washing, cutting, and preparing foods designated for cooking; cleaning, stocking, and restocking workstations and display cases; ordering and taking delivery of supplies; preparing dough; following recipe; scheduling activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times; serving orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables; and taking food and drink orders and receiving payment from customers.
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| May 13, 12 | |
USA-TX-McKinney | |
Cook
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| May 14, 12 | |
USA-KY-Ashland | |
Short Order Cook, Saute Cook, Breakfast Cook, Bar Tender, Asst. Dining Room Supv., Service Staff
.... Asst. Dining Room Supv., Service Staff Private Country Club hiring for various positions in our upscale Dining Room, Kitchen and Pub. If you have professional culinary experience in the kitchen and .... |
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| May 16, 12 | |
USA-NY-Buffalo | |
Line Cook
.... guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. The line cook requires good communication and culinary.... |
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| May 03, 12 | |
USA-TX-San Antonio | |
Cook II
.... tasks and provides supervisory guidance during the preparation, assembly and service of meals for patients/clients. The Cook II receives limited supervision from the Food Service Manager IV, Food Ser.... |
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| May 16, 12 | |
USA-NC-Charlotte | |
Line Cook
.... residential-style hotel that aims to provide individual travelers with the feel of a modern condominium. The 125 to 200 room, all-suite properties offer comforts of home such as fully equipped kitche.... |
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