SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Preparing a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
· Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
· Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
· Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
· Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
· Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
· Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating
· Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
· Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly
· Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
· Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen
· Attends all scheduled employee meetings
· Performs other related duties as assigned by the department Manager/Supervisors
REQUIREMENTS
· Minimum 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
· Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel
· Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
· Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
· Must be able to follow printed recipes and plate specifications
· Must maintain personal hygiene in accordance to Florida Health Department standards for Food Service Employees
· Must have experience in a busy kitchen, knife skills, ability to read and follow recipes, culinary education is recommended, able to work as part of a team
· Must be able to work any day or night of the week
· Must be able to take direction
· Pay is commensurate with experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- Fast casual restaurant
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
