Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
Responsible for assisting with the preparation and cooking of food in accordance with established recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists. Prepare ingredients for cooking by portioning, chopping, peeling, washing, weighing, measuring, and properly storing food items. Prepare fresh fruits and vegetables, cold food items, and other ingredients as required.
Operate kitchen equipment, including ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers, safely and correctly. Test food to ensure it is sufficiently cooked and monitor food quality throughout the preparation process. Check and maintain the correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food to ensure food safety and quality standards are consistently met.
Set up and break down workstations before and after service, ensuring all required supplies, tools, and equipment are available and properly organized. Serve food in appropriate portions using the correct receptacles and in accordance with established presentation standards.
Clean and disinfect kitchen areas, worktables, utensils, knives, equipment, and other food preparation surfaces. Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic work environment at all times and follow established food safety and sanitation procedures.
Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures. Report maintenance requirements, accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to the appropriate Manager or Supervisor. Complete all required safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean, neat, and professional at all times. Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary and company information and safeguard company assets.
Communicate with colleagues and other employees using clear, professional, and respectful language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with team members, support colleagues in achieving common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Consistently follow established quality expectations and standards.
Perform physical activities associated with the position, including standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods or throughout an entire work shift. Reach overhead and below the knees and perform activities involving bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
Perform any other reasonable job duties as assigned by Supervisors.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Related Work Experience:
At least 1 year of related work experience.
Supervisory Experience:
No supervisory experience required.
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