Summary of Position:
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.
Duties & Responsibilities:
§ Prepares 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 the 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, including dating products and disposing of according to Kitchen/Restaurant manager instructions.
§ 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.
§ Performs other related duties as assigned by the Manager-on-duty.
§ Inform Kitchen Manager immediately of product shortages.
Qualifications:
§ Willing to Learn and take charge of their position without constant help
§ Must be able to communicate clearly with manager and servers
§ Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
§ Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
§ Be able to work in hot and moist environments, often over 85 degrees, for entire shifts.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
