Preparation of food for a restaurant, bar, catering or banquet facility, full-service hotels, cafeterias;Often required to handle food prep, ensure cleanliness of the kitchen/work area. Requires knowledge and adherence to health and safety, safe food handling, proper hygiene, sanitary practices. Ability to handle pressure, collaboration and problem solving, solid communication, strong technique, kitchen safety, multitasking; attention to detail: measuring, heat control, portion sizing, presentation, quality. Must have the ability to cook, and can be skilled in any or all of the following:

• Baking and baking techniques
• Consistency
• Culinary Expertise
• Food Preparation
• Grilling
• Ingredient Selection
• Knife Control, cuts, skills
• Pastry
• Presentation

The food & beverage and hospitality industry is all about teamwork. Everyone should contributes as needed and sometimes wear multiple hats; from bussers & dishwashers to cooks, servers, hosts, bartenders, security, and managers.