Master Cook Job Description
Master Cook Duties & Responsibilities
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Master Cook Qualifications
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Education for Master Cook
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Employers hiring for the master cook job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Collage Degree in Culinary, Education, Associates, Management, Technical, Supervision, Communication, English
Skills for Master Cook
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Master Cook Examples
Master Cook Job Description
- Prepares special request meals as necessary in a timely fashion
- Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set forth by bakery-pastry shop management
- Maintains quality standards set forth by management and reports any inconsistencies as necessary
- Inspects all refrigeration and dry storage for proper temperature, handling and rotation of products
- Wraps, labels and dates all food product in accordance with SNHD standards
- Works cleanly and maintains a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with SNHD guidelines
- Occasionally works action stations, interacting with and preparing food in front of guests
- Maintains a true understanding of the food regulations with the ability to recite upon request
- Stocks designated station for the next shift
- Operates kitchen equipment in a safe and sanitary manner with complete understanding of how the equipment works
- Mohegan Sun corporate and department policies and procedures
- At least 1 year of dim sum preparation and cooking experience in a high volume restaurant
- At least 3 years of Chinese wok experience in a high-volume Asian restaurant
- Understanding of department policies and procedures
- Strong working knowledge of food preparation and handling
- Skillfully and knowledgeably work of each kitchen stations
Master Cook Job Description
- Sets up work station according to kitchen guidelines
- Reads tickets and prepares food items accordingly with 100% accuracy
- Ability to expedite tickets for multiple stations from behind the line
- Ability to make sauces from scratch
- Ability to work in but not limited to, multiple venues within the Block 16 Urban Eatery & bar
- Works a station or multiple stations throughout service independently and efficiently with little or no assistance during regular business volumes
- Interacts with guests in an upbeat and positive fashion
- Follows standardized presentations with 100% accuracy and seeks approval on presentations for special request items
- Greets and welcomes guests within 15 minutes of their teppan order(s)
- Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and non offensive
- Must have superior culinary, food production, and high standards of excellence
- Able to produce variations of fresh high quality sushi
- Four years culinary experience in a high volume, food and beverage operation or one year of culinary training plus one year of culinary experience may be substituted
- At least years of Chinese wok experience in a high- volume restaurant
- Able to demonstrate common knowledge in basic Asian sauces, techniwues and recipes
- Ability to effectively communicate in Chinese/Mandarin
Master Cook Job Description
- Readily provides guests with information about foods as they are being cooked or upon guest inquiries
- Responds promptly and courteously to guest requests
- Asks guests for cooking preference, as applicable, and follows guest instructions
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking using a variety of kitchen equipment (including but not limited to broilers, ovens, grills, food processors, blenders and fryers)
- Performs shift opening and closing duties as assigned by the manager such as cleaning of refrigeration units, gaskets, chef carts and floors
- Maintains kitchen, teppan cooking areas, kitchen equipment and food storage areas clean, sanitary and organized
- Is knowledgeable about and complies with the Company’s standards on food portioning, cooking methods, quality standards, recipes, storyboards, service cycle, policies and procedures
- Prepares foods in accordance with the Company’s portions standards and recipe specifications prior to cooking, including battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating foods
- Adheres to the Company’s guidelines on proper food presentation and garnishes for all dishes
- Uses knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, julienne, whip, beat, maintain holding temperature, chill, freeze or otherwise produce food for the dining room
- At least 3 years of experience in Chinese/dim sum assembly and Cooking
- At least 3 years of Chinese barbecue experience in a high-volume Asian restaurant
- Working knowledge of Cantonese style Barbecue, especially traditional Peking duck and barbecue pork, Chinese cold dishes
- Four years of experience in a high volume, pastry shop or two years at a culinary school and two years of experience at a pastry shop will be accepted
- Must have a complete working knowledge of the bake shop and all components
- At least three (3) years of Cooking experience, in a professional setting
Master Cook Job Description
- Comply with occupational, health and safety standards, ensure food is stored and kept at proper holding temperatures through the use of thermometers
- Adheres to Company guidelines on alcoholic beverage service
- Immediately notifies management when guests are not satisfied with their experience or if an accident occurs
- Participates and joins restaurant staff in ensuring guest special occasion celebrations are memorable
- Set up work station according to the bakery-pastry shop standard guidelines
- Prepare all food items and recipes of all types, on a daily basis following chef's guidelines with 100% accuracy in a timely manner
- Prepare mixes and bake a variety of dough with 100% accuracy
- Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set forth by bakery-pastry shop management
- Maintain quality standards set forth by management and report any inconsistencies as necessary
- Inspect all refrigeration and dry storage for proper temperature, handling and rotation of products
- At least 3 years of experience in a high volume professional pastry-bakery kitchen environment
- Strong cake/dessert decorating skills
- Experience in chocolate work
- Basic understanding of cooking/baking techniques, proper knife skills, scaling and recipe reading
- Possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Food Handlers Safety Training Card
- Ability to read and execute recipes, and knowledge of advanced cooking techniques
Master Cook Job Description
- Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards
- Occasionally work action stations, interacting with and preparing food in front of guests
- Assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas
- Stock designated station for the next shift
- Operate kitchen equipment in a safe and sanitary manner with complete understanding of how the equipment works
- Understand and follow written company procedures with 100% accuracy
- Read tickets and prepare food items accordingly with 100% accuracy
- Follow standardized presentations with 100% accuracy and seek approval on presentations for special request items
- Work a station or multiple stations throughout service independently and efficiently with little or no assistance during regular business volumes
- Supervises Cooks and makes sure food is being served properly
- Ability to function under time constraints and deadlines with attention to detail
- Working knowledge of all menu items and equipment used to perform these duties
- Possess a full knife set and excellent knife skills (cut, dice, mince and slice)
- Responsible for maintaining complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
- Must be comfortable cooking directly in front of guests and be able to personalize with the guests when necessary
- Skills Evaluations prior to hiring