Anderson School Kitchen Assistant Manager (KAAM)

McMenamins•Bothell, WA

7h•$22 - $26

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the production and presentation of catered food for large and small events. This includes cold trays, cold & hot sauces, hors d’oeuvre trays, meat & seafood, pasta, some small amounts of baking, and food production for special events such as brewer and vintner dinners as well as holiday and property wide events. Duties include, but are not limited to: The transfer of contracts to function sheets; all ordering from function sheets; tracking contract change orders and making the necessary changes; adhering to and enforcing portioning guidelines; consistent communication with Kitchen Manager/Chef; ensuring food gets to the event by the established deadline; and overseeing product quality and presentation. This position will also be responsible for overseeing and supervising other catering cooks on duty. Each cook is responsible for the organization and cleanliness of their own work area. Each McMenamins employee is expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to their manager in a timely manner. All employees are expected to keep current on McMenamins events, history, and products. Other duties as assigned by the Manager or Chef.

Requirements

Previous high volume restaurant cooking experience or education
Maintain current Food Handlers card
Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
Flexible schedule including evening, weekend, and holiday availability
Safely practice frequent heavy lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
Work the hours necessary to complete the job, including overtime when needed.
Work for long periods on feet, including standing, walking, and infrequent stair climbing
Repetitive movements such as pushing, pulling, bending, some stooping and twisting
Fine hand manipulation including chopping, slicing, writing, picking up small and larger items, etc.
Strict adherence to deadlines, product quality, recipes and food costing
Work with numbers and orders
Communicate clearly and be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, vendors, and customers
Effectively manage employees in a positive, professional manner
Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
Work in a hot kitchen around and with heat sources such as grills, ovens, hot-oil fryers etc.
Work around and with cleaning agents such as bleach and other caustic chemicals
Work around and with sharp objects such as knives and slicers
Ability to work efficiently in a sometimes stressful environment.
Interact well with other employees, customers, vendors, and hotel guests
This job requires a positive attitude, a value for diversity, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
Each employee is expected to come to work ready to have fun and be a positive force.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.

Responsibilities

Oversee the production and presentation of catered food for large and small events.
Transfer of contracts to function sheets
Ordering from function sheets
Tracking contract change orders and making the necessary changes
Adhering to and enforcing portioning guidelines
Consistent communication with Kitchen Manager/Chef
Ensuring food gets to the event by the established deadline
Overseeing product quality and presentation
Overseeing and supervising other catering cooks on duty
Organization and cleanliness of their own work area
Perform job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to their manager in a timely manner
Keep current on McMenamins events, history, and products
Other duties as assigned by the Manager or Chef