Cook's Assistant
Hellas Restaurant And Bakery
Holiday, FL
03.2024 - Current
- Observed and tested foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
- Kept records of the quantities of food used.
- Maintained inventory of stock and placed orders when there is a shortage of supplies.
- Monitored quality control of all dishes served to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Followed health and safety regulations while handling food and beverages.
- Attended to customers' needs promptly in a courteous manner during service hours.
- Accurately weighed ingredients for each dish in order to maintain portion control standards.
- Checked the quality of raw materials prior to use in order to ensure freshness of products used.
- Transported heavy trays filled with prepared dishes from kitchen area to dining room tables safely.
- Assisted head chef by chopping and preparing cooking ingredients.
- Washed preparation utensils, tools and machinery by hand or industrial dishwasher.
- Verified freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock.
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim food.
- Monitored work areas, serving lines and eating areas to verify safe food preparation and service environment.
- Kept detailed records of food and supply inventory, ordering more or alerting chefs of deficiencies.
- Operated industrial mixers and other food processing machinery to support kitchen operations.
- Planned and organized daily work schedules in accordance with established menus, special events, seasons and special requests.
- Recorded temperatures on appropriate logs and reports to notify supervisor of discrepancies.
- Baked gluten-free and other goods with ingredient limitations to meet dietary restrictions.
- Contributed to menu creation through development of new or seasonal product ideas and recipes.
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items under head chef's guidance.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering kitchen supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
- Stocked cupboards and refrigerators and tended salad bars and buffet meals.