Kitchen
About The Position
Kitchen Staff prepare menu items according to established recipes and guidelines, maintaining food quality and consistency while fulfilling orders promptly. The role involves working with the kitchen team to coordinate timely service and accommodating special requests when possible with management approval. Staff maintain food safety, cleanliness, inventory, and equipment security, and follow opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures. The position may begin as a dishwasher and/or prep cook for candidates who do not meet the experience requirements, with potential for career growth.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of professional kitchen experience, including dishwashing, preparation/cooking, and expediting experience; candidates who do not meet this requirement may start as a dishwasher and/or prep cook.
- Proficiency in kitchen operations and execution.
- Working knowledge of U.S. measurements, weight, and volume.
- Ability to follow instructions for the safe use of chemical and cleaning materials.
- Ability to work effectively with supervisors and coworkers, including with minimal supervision.
- Time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently walk, lift, twist, bend, reach, and handle food products.
- Good communication skills with support personnel and management, and ability to work effectively in a high-volume setting.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations positively.
- Flexible availability, including holidays and weekends.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds and to light-lift 25 to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary training.
- ServSafe training certification; if not already certified, training and certification must be completed through Cinépolis before working on the line.
- Bilingual Spanish and English skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare menu items accurately and promptly when ordered through the point-of-sale system.
- Prepare dishes according to recipes and established guidelines to maintain quality and consistency.
- Coordinate with kitchen staff so food is served simultaneously, at high quality, and on time.
- Accommodate special requests when possible with management approval.
- Remake items when instructed by a supervisor or manager.
- Follow food-handler safety guidelines, including maintaining safe food temperatures, labeling food with dates, washing hands, and preventing cross-contamination with appropriate tools and surfaces.
- Wash dishes and clean the work area during and at the end of shifts.
- Stock kitchen areas with dry products and preparation materials, and restock dry goods throughout and at the end of shifts.
- Use the FIFO system to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
- Accurately maintain waste logs for discarded food, including expired items and incorrectly prepared or returned dishes.
- Keep the supervisor and Kitchen Manager informed about inventory levels.
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
- Work safely, including using cutting gloves, seeking help with heavy items when needed, and staying hydrated around heat.
- Lock and secure food and equipment.
- Follow opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures.
- Attend and participate in trainings and meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee discount on tickets, food, and nonalcoholic beverages.
- Gifts for reaching work-anniversary milestones.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
