LAX - Los Angeles, CA - Specialty Cook - Korean Cuisine at LSG Sky Chefs – Los Angeles, California

LAX - Los Angeles, CA - Specialty Cook - Korean Cuisine

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Determines production levels and requisitions the proper amount of supplies and food from the storeroom

• Prepares food in accordance with established procedures/recipes

• Creates sauces from scratch without supervision

• Break down recipes. Ability to understand and complete recipes. Interprets specifications and prepares to taste, color, texture and eye appeal.

• Interprets specifications and prepares to taste, color, texture and eye appeal

• Interprets and implements HACCP procedures which includes proper temperature controls and completing the necessary paperwork

• Inventories supply levels and requisitions food products as necessary

• Prepares food based on a pre-determined production level

• Keeps kitchen and work areas clean, sanitary, and well maintained

• Maintains proper temperature of all food products

• Able to delegate production needs to all level of cooks

• Works side by side with the Executive Chef and Production Chef as needed

• Assumes other related duties as required or assigned

JOB SKILLS OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Read, speak and write English

• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in a high volume

• Ability to convert to metric measures - with conversion chart

• Must be able to use fingers & hands to handle equipment up to 8 hours a day

• Must possess Basic math skills

• Understanding of HACCP Compliance and implements procedures which include proper controls and completing the necessary paperwork/logs.

• Must have good organizational skills and adaptable to frequent changes

• Must have the ability to apply safety and sanitation standards

• Above average skill level with cutlery, small wares, and equipment

• Must have prior experience with creating sauces from scratch

• Must be flexible to work in a 24/7 environment which includes nights, weekends and holidays subject to change due to shift bidding

• Must be able to work around moving parts & wet floors

• Must be able to walk/stoop/ bend/ stand for entire work shift

• Must be flexible to work in extreme temperature changes and exposure to hot surfaces

• This position requires to be active, walking, heavy lifting and pushing up to 50 + lbs.