Grill cook/prep vs assistant cook

Differences between grill cook/prep and assistant cook duties and responsibilities

Grill cook/prep example responsibilities.

• Operate mixers and manage ingredients to meet product quality and uniformity standards.
• Load dishwashers and hand- wash items such as pots, pans, and knives.
• Maintain standards of quality, cooking times and presentation of food, service, restaurant cleanliness and sanitation and safety.
• Job duties include waiting on customers, filling salad bar, maintaining cleanliness of work space, preparing food and portioning.
• Leverage teamwork to fully utilize kitchen staff to generate remarkable food and service to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Display leadership abilities and responsibility by training new employees.

Assistant cook example responsibilities.

• Operate mixers and manage ingredients to meet product quality and uniformity standards.
• Operate stoves, food processors, steamers, slices, ovens.
• Ensure ovens and stoves are clean and ready for use.
• Train new and current cooks on menu conversion, garnishing, and food presentation.
• Prepare and deliver food trays to hospital patients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Supervise and maintain HACCP standards, training processes for cooks and monitor aspects of contract compliance.
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