Part time
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA, USA
Prepares and cooks menu items according to proper preparation methods in small batches and/or as required by business needs. Tastes and evaluates all food before service to ensure food quality standards are met, consults manager with any concerns. Reads and follows standardized recipes. Fries, grills, sautés, roasts, bakes, braises and steams food products as needed. Heats soups, sauces and prepared products ensuring product has reached appropriate temperature before serving. Carves or slices meat for service both in back-of-house setting and at carving stations in front-of- house setting when necessary. Assists in the preparation and presentation of catered functions. Cools, refrigerates, labels and properly stores food according to HACCP procedures. Knowledgeable in use of all standard kitchen equipment. Demonstrates a “Clean as you go” philosophy maintaining sanitary and organized work space and equipment. Leaves work station clean and re-stocked. Accurately records...