While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed. Personal Touch reserves the right to amend or change this description at any time. Overview: Through working collaboratively with the Group Leader/Cook, the Assistant Cook supports the Group Leader/Cook in fulfilling the responsibility of overseeing the kitchen work flow at his/her assigned unit to ensure that meals are prepared in an efficient and effective manner. The Assistant Cook's role is that of a continuous learner who aggressively seeks to maintain a familiarity and comfort with the operational requirements of the unit. In the absence of the Group Leader/Cook, the Assistant Cook may be required to assume the responsibilities of that position on an interim basis. Essential duties and responsibilities: *Share with the Group Leader/Cook the responsibility for planning and executing overall food preparation including defining the required steps for successful food preparation and delegating responsibilities appropriately to kitchen staff. *Sample, smell, and evaluates food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards of taste and appearance. *Be knowledgeable of quality standards and required portion sizes and ensure food is served in compliance with both. Report any non-compliance to the Group Leader/Cook for corrective action. *Maintain an awareness of the physical location and productivity of all kitchen staff throughout their shift to ensure each employee stays on task with his/her individual responsibility. *Monitor supply levels and collaborate with Group Leader/Cook for effective ordering. *Make recommendations to the Group Leader/Cook relative to inventory control including ways to effectively utilize food surplus and supplies to capitalize on investments made and control costs. *Have a familiarity of the requirements of daily production records as well as with relevant vendor contacts and inventory files. *Assist the Group Leader/Cook with monitoring all elements of the kitchen environment including the storage temperature of all food products, the temperature of water in dish machine and cooler and freezer temperature on a daily basis. *Responsible for sanitary conditions in the all-work areas that meet or exceed health department requirements. *At the end of shift, check the entire facility for cleanliness of physical plant and all equipment. Ensure that all security measures are in tack to guard against theft. The philosophy at Personal Touch includes providing all customers with memorable service. The service provided by every person at our company touches multiple customers both internally and externally. All customers must be treated with courtesy and respect and every effort should be made to ensure customer satisfaction at all times. *Effective communication is key to customer service. It is the employee's responsibility to refrain from profanity, harsh words, or derogatory/inappropriate comments and communicate in a business appropriate manner. *Personnel at Personal Touch are required to maintain a professional appearance at all times. This includes good hygiene and dressing in clean, neat, professional clothing or uniforms as required.