Restaurant Dishwasher/Food Prep

Foya Foods Group company•Montclair, NJ

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cornbread Combo is a dual role – this person is responsible for cleaning of plates, flatware, pots, pans, equipment, and general kitchen areas, as well as, preparing, cooking, and presenting a variety of items accurately and efficiently for various meal periods.

Requirements

Food Service: 1 year as a prep cook or similar role
Proficiency in technology, writing, reading
People skills: Dealing with a team proactively, professionally, and positively
Ownership: Takes initiative, personally drives & takes pride in business
Food Handlers certificate within 30 days or Serv Safe equivalent
Ability to lift 50+ lbs, operate carts, and hand trucks, and stand for long periods
Able to be detail-oriented, organized, safety-minded, trustworthy, and efficient
Able to work indoors and sometimes outdoors throughout the shift. Cooks spend most of their time in the kitchen, with occasional work in outdoor areas. Frequent work includes hot ranges, walk-in freezers, and coolers

Responsibilities

Manage all types of food and food products to prepare and present for dining customers
Follow all Cornbread Standard Operating Procedures to properly and efficiently prep/prepare all hot and cold food to the DOH and Cornbread’s standards
Perform basic cooking tasks such as stirring, straining, and parboiling food and reducing sauces, measuring seasonings, condiments, and ingredients for use in cooking
Work as a team with the management staff by performing routine cleaning and basic upkeep of the front and the back of the house
Perform general duties associated with setting up and breaking down stations throughout the kitchen and restaurant to start or close a shift as directed
Rotate, label, and date all products to minimize waste and spoilage
Inform the Chef on Duty of any sub-par product before the start of service
Maintain all kitchen equipment in clean working order at all times and escalate any issues to leadership
Practice safe and clean work habits to avoid injury to self and others
Updates knowledge and skills by participating in staff training opportunities
Responsible for set-up, operation, and cleaning of the dish machine
Scrape, rinse, and load dishes and utensils into the dish machine
Wash and sanitize all pans, utensils, and dishes
Clean, sanitize, and maintain dish machine
Unload dishes and utensils from the dish machine and organize them properly
Clean food prep stations and equipment
Empty garbage containers and move to designated areas regularly
Sweeps and mops; removes trash from Food Services areas, maintaining a clean and professional area
Ensures that we meet or exceed DOH guidelines
Support kitchen teams in receiving and storing goods
Assist kitchen staff as needed, especially during peak times
Perform opening, closing, and side work
Perform additional cleaning duties as requested