Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients Present, garnish and arrange final dishes Occasionally serve food Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes Handle and store ingredients and food Maintain food safety and sanitation standards Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils Execute opening and closing procedures Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment Check the quality and freshness of ingredients Monitor station inventory levels Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers