Position Summary: Under general direction from the Sous Chef, responsible for maintaining an efficient restaurant operation by assisting Sous Chef and Cooks to ensure quality food preparation in accordance with specifications and established policies and procedures. Utilize effective communication and production standards in assigned kitchen area while maintaining all food preparation standards in a safe, accident-free environment. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Ensures production of prep items; checks prep lists and determines what items are needed for the day. Sets up workstation according to restaurant guidelines. Performs line cooking, grilling, poaching, braising, baking, broiling, sautéing, steaming, or prep work as requested. Washes and peels vegetables; prepares poultry and meats; stirs and strains soups and sauces; and weighs and measures foods according to productions schedule. Prepares soups and salads for wait staff. Operates food preparation machinery including slicers, mincers, mixers, can openers, fryers, ovens etc. in a safe manner. Organizes walk-ins and storage areas using the first-in-first-out (FIFO) methodology. Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant; converts recipes and adjusts yields up or down as needed. Reports any equipment malfunction to Restaurant Chef. Performs all side work duties as assigned or requested by Supervisor and/or performs the duties of a dishwasher as requested. Attends and participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings. Follows guidelines regarding health, sanitation, safety and customer service according to established policies and procedures. Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required. Responsible for food quality, temperature, portion control, plate presentation, and waste management. Responsible for setting up, maintaining stations according to daily prep sheets, food safety and sanitation standards, and keeping kitchen area free of hazards. Monitor and ensure incoming orders are prepared in timely manner in accordance with prep sheets, ServSafe and other regulatory standards. Ensure food prepared meets standards and specifications utilizing correct portion measurements as stated in recipes. Responsible for respectful and effective communication at all times. Must perform daily inventory of all items specified on prep sheets. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen area and assigned work station. Performs other duties as required. Access to Sensitive Areas: Access to F&B storage areas. Signatory Authority: None.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED