Production Kitchen Staff

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk•Santa Cruz, CA

29d

About The Position

Under supervision, bake, prepare and cook a variety of ready to serve food for Boardwalk restaurant locations. Maintain highest standards of food safety, consistency and quality. Clean and maintain work area and equipment.

Requirements

Some experience in commercial cooking and volume food preparation is desirable.
Ability to follow all food safety regulation and controls.
Ability to use knife and be proficient in knife techniques.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to read and apply recipes.
Ability to perform repetitive work such as slicing and dicing.
Ability to use proper back safety procedures and techniques.
Ability to quickly learn methods for using various equipment: slicer, steamer and commercial ovens.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to clean work areas effectively.
Ability to handle high volume production.
Ability to be safety conscious for self and others.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to comply with all food service departmental and company policies.
Ability to obtain CA Food Handler card within 30 days of hire.
Able to perform physically demanding work: walking, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and stocking materials.
Able to work in a noisy and fast past environment.
Able to hear normal conversation on the telephone and in person.
Able to see and read documents.
Able to climb stairs.
Able to lift up to 30 pounds from ground to waist.
Bi-manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

Greet every Guest and answer Guest's questions and provide consistent, friendly and helpful Guest Service.
Prepare and cook a variety of food items including deli sandwiches, turkey legs, salads, baked goods and party trays.
Provide consistent preparation and presentation of food items.
Ensure that food displayed is rotated following FIFO (First-In-First-Out).
Deliver food orders to restaurant locations by required timelines.
Plan daily and have products available to prepare for next day.
Fill food production request accurately.
Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.
Maintain an official Temperature Log.
Follow all food and equipment safety practices.
Communicate observations in regards to food waste and product demand.
Clean equipment and work area.
Complete closing checklist and daily break sheet before end of shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.