Cook - Indian Pueblo Kitchen

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Prepares food items from the menu. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for preparing the kitchen for daily breakfasts and lunches by filling the line with the proper amounts of food. Responsible for ensuring that all food items are prepared fresh, served at proper temperatures and in a timely manner. Ensures all plates go out clean and well presented. Operates food preparation machinery including slicers, mincers, can openers, fryers, ovens etc. Ensures proper storage of frozen and fresh food items and thawing of frozen food. Reports any equipment malfunction to Restaurant Manager. Maintains a good communication with co-workers and maintains a positive and professional work environment. Assists other kitchen staff as needed upon the request of management. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• One-year experience in the restaurant or kitchen food preparation field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.
• Native American preference will be given.
• Knowledge of food preparation methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of operation of food preparation equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of operation of holding ovens and baking ovens.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with supervisor and fellow employees.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced work environment and to perform in a professional appearance and manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items from the menu.
• Prepares the kitchen for daily breakfasts and lunches by filling the line with the proper amounts of food.
• Ensures that all food items are prepared fresh, served at proper temperatures and in a timely manner.
• Ensures all plates go out clean and well presented.
• Operates food preparation machinery including slicers, mincers, can openers, fryers, ovens etc.
• Ensures proper storage of frozen and fresh food items and thawing of frozen food.
• Reports any equipment malfunction to Restaurant Manager.
• Maintains a good communication with co-workers and maintains a positive and professional work environment.
• Assists other kitchen staff as needed upon the request of management.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed