About the position
Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
- Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
- Date all food containers and rotate as per company standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
- Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
- Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
- Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per company standards.
- Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
- Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and make mathematical calculations.
- Ability to work from and maintain production records and follow recipes.
- Ability to weigh and measure ingredients.
- Ability to maintain food quality no matter what the business and staffing level.
- Ability to adapt to change, new situations, changes in staffing and procedures.
- Ability to absorb a large amount of information in a short period of time.
- Good, safe knife and equipment skills.
- Work well without supervision, motivate others, shows initiative and desires to get things done.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or overtime.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience in a fast-paced Kitchen preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling
