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Compass Group • Inglewood, CA

31d • $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Job SummaryJob Summary:          Responsible for assisting chef at supervising the food preparation staff and cooking operations.

Essential Elements:

Ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds, including setting and storage in overhead areas.
Ability to push/pull cart weighing approximately 250 pounds.
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb and reach continuously.
Ability to perform tasks requiring sustained repetitive motion and/or time motor skills. 
Ability to properly maintain and properly operate basic kitchen equipment.  For example, slicers, tilt skillets, steamers, mixers and ovens.
Ability to move freely within kitchen/hotel area.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to work in temperature extremes, including handling hot utensils and equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and be able to direct/escort them to various facilities and functions within the hotel.
Ability to interact with guests and other employees in a courteous, empathetic and discreet manner.
Ability to work with chemicals (solvents, all-purpose detergents) and with prolonged exposure to water.
Ability to read and write effectively, to count and perform basic arithmetic, including use of percentages.
Ability to understand and execute all safety and emergency procedures (fire, crowd control, inclement weather, bomb threats, etc.)
Is not infected by diseases transmitted through the food supply as designated by the Public Health Service.
Must complete Food Safe Handling Certification within initial 60 days.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds, including setting and storage in overhead areas.
• Ability to push/pull cart weighing approximately 250 pounds.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb and reach continuously.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring sustained repetitive motion and/or time motor skills.
• Ability to properly maintain and properly operate basic kitchen equipment. For example, slicers, tilt skillets, steamers, mixers and ovens.
• Ability to move freely within kitchen/hotel area.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work in temperature extremes, including handling hot utensils and equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and be able to direct/escort them to various facilities and functions within the hotel.
• Ability to interact with guests and other employees in a courteous, empathetic and discreet manner.
• Ability to work with chemicals (solvents, all-purpose detergents) and with prolonged exposure to water.
• Ability to read and write effectively, to count and perform basic arithmetic, including use of percentages.
• Ability to understand and execute all safety and emergency procedures (fire, crowd control, inclement weather, bomb threats, etc.)
• Is not infected by diseases transmitted through the food supply as designated by the Public Health Service.
• Must complete Food Safe Handling Certification within initial 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Assists chef in monitoring quality of production of hourly co-workers, making sure that production meets or exceeds set standards.
• Can make creative decisions on utilizing products in new ways, come up with new ideas or suggestions on improvements and efficiently implement them on their own.
• Able to assist in training and development of co-workers on a technical and creative level.
• Assists in implementing Service Excellence and Hospitality Behaviors, including timely certification of employees, critical moments of service and use of guest name.
• Assists restaurant/ kitchen chef to calculate food and labor cost.
• Able to empower co-workers and subordinates to make well informed decisions on their work, and works well with other departments.
• Able to read and understand monthly P & L statements.
• Work with other staff members to keep the kitchen clean, organized and ready for service.
• Able to use past experience and knowledge to develop personal creativity and new presentations and make informal decisions on quantity and quality of food.
• Assists in utilizing leftovers and miscellaneous items in walk-ins creatively.
• Ensure all food is kept at proper holding temperatures and all state laws are upheld.
• Cook food using proper techniques and maintaining food quality.
• Shows understanding and practices proper sanitation and health/safety standards in the kitchen.  Cleans and maintains equipment, holds staff accountable.
• Candidate for Keys to the Future program
• Maintains QRE documentation on temperature logs and waste sheets
• Understands concept of food cost
• Follows all food ordering procedures with Purchasing Department
• Ability to create prep sheets
• Ensures that all core recipes are followed
• Ability to follow all opening and closing procedures for kitchen areas

Benefits

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees