Overview:
Will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items in a restaurant, washing dishes and cooking materials by machine or hand, and maintaining kitchen work areas and equipment in clean condition. Will report directly to Executive Chef.
Responsibilities:
Must be knowledgeable in all standard methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portioning to ensure food is prepared in the prescribed manner
- Sets up and breaks down work stations
- Cooks and prepares food according to Chef’s instruction, production guidelines and recipes
- Knowledge of food product, identification, and acceptable level of food quality
- Ensures food is stored at the appropriate temperatures for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards
- Completes daily checklists for opening, closing, sanitation, and production
- Evaluates food quality and preparedness by tasting all dishes and preparations
- Cuts, trims, bones, and carves meat, poultry and fish to proper specification for service
- Responsible for ensuring correct portions when cutting, preparing and serving items to minimize waste and costs
- Continuously maintains a clean, sanitary and organized work area in compliance with all departmental and food safety standards
- Know and comply with all company policies and procedures regarding safety, security, emergencies, and guest interaction
- Report to work on time and in complete uniform
- Assists in other areas as needed
- Adheres to daily/ weekly / monthly cleaning schedules as determined by kitchen management
- Completion of any task requested by a suprvisor or member of the management team
Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of culinary experience in a fine-dining or high-volume environment at a high-end restaurant, resort, or private club required.
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Must be able to stand, walk, lift and bend for long periods of time.
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Must be a service minded individual with a positive attitude who truly enjoys helping others
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Successful applicant will pass pre-employment background check.
