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ARC - IMPERIAL VALLEY•Imperial, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A non-exempt position that reports directly to the Chef, or their designee, to ensure quality, preparation and proper presentation of food orders in a timely manner. Food orders are prepared and assembled quickly according to recipes and procedures to avoid any type of waste and/or customer dissatisfaction.

Requirements

Food handlers card (upon hire)
High school diploma or equivalent.
One-year certificate from technical school preferred; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist with the selection and preparation of menu selections according to recipe specifications for each day.
Accurately measures, assembles ingredients and cook items according to recipes and menu specifications.
Ensures quality and proper presentation of food products for serving to in-house customers, within the restaurant or properly packaged for take-out/delivery.
Prepare food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following establish food production programs and procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to operate cooking equipment to include conventional ovens, induction stove tops, pizza ovens, kitchen knives and other utensils, use of pots and pans, etc. Initiates repairs as needed.
Assures that all raw food items are washed thoroughly and stored properly.
Periodically, will redirect the focus of individuals assigned to clean the kitchen area; assure customer satisfaction with food quality and presentation.
Works cohesively with servers and cashiers to ensure that customers have an exceptional dining experience.
Will ensure assigned staff clean and reset the tables at the conclusion of each meal break.
Responsible for appropriate use of supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud.
Count all prepped items used in salad area checking for quality and proper rotation ensuring all salad mix is prepped a minimum of twice daily or once each shift.
When prep is finished, label, date, rotate and store al items properly, return bulk items to walk-in-cooler to ensure items are kept within the limits of our temperature danger zones.
Determines amount and types of food and supplies required using production system.
Receive deliveries in accordance with purchase orders in the absence of other supervisory personnel.
Maintains personal health and sanitation standards (wash hands when using restroom, etc.).
Responsible for daily final cleanup and lockup of the kitchen.
Follow personnel policies closely.
Foster cooperative staff relationships and effective teamwork.
Shall maintain as harmonious, pleasant, and positive work environment as possible by following established standard for desirable conduct; including but not limited to discrimination, sexual harassment and alcohol/substance abuse, promote a better, more cooperative working atmosphere by maintains a safe, hazard free work environment, adhering to call OSHA and ADA requirements.
Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload as assigned by the Director of ARC Industries or the C.E.O.