Cook III

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Portion food by using food scale, plate and prepare (cut, peel, process, etc.) and/or cook foods (rice/noodles) for the current and the following day
• Keep kitchen organized by maintaining clean sanitary work areas
• Prepare and keep all backstage support areas stocked with plates, utensils, napkins, condiments, appetizer sauces, ice, etc.
• Inspect all food items for freshness and bring questionable foods to the manager's attention
• Proactively follows established food safety, sanitation and HACCP guidelines
• Follows company and state sanitation guidelines
• Contributes to the team by assisting other employees and to achieve company goals.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Attends Food Safety workshops in order to keep up with certifications.
• Drive company vehicles to make deliveries.
• Assist in culinary section as needed
• Follows company handbook and procedures
• Perform other duties as required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Must be able to lift or move with assistance up to 50 lbs
• Sitting
• Standing
• Lifting
• Walking
• Seeing
• Reaching
• Ability to smell and identify odors, especially of decay and corruption.
• Moderate physical activity performing some strenuous daily activities
• Ability to work with fingers

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Restaurant environment
• The noise level is usually moderate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• 0 – 1 years culinary related experience
• Culinary certificate, preferred**.**
• Valid Driver's License

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to communicate verbally effectively in English with supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Able to work effectively and relate well with others Including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Able to do basic arithmetic which includes subtraction, addition, division, multiplication and counting of items. The employee must also be able to analyze and solve simple problems
• Able to read and comprehend written information

Handles various duties "backstage"（back of the house）in the kitchen including; gathering required foods from storage areas; to prepare and cook food. Keeping all backstage support areas stocked with dishes, towels, utensils, etc., for operations; organizing materials and equipment; and general clean up.

Mitsukoshi USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.