Attends to the detail and presentation of each order. Places and expedites orders. Prepares ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste; and plating meals. Weighs and measures ingredients. Operates large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles. Verifies that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity. Uses various ingredients and seasonings to prepare soups, salads, gravies, sauces, entrees, side items, and desserts.