The Kitchen Staff assists with all aspects in the kitchen area. Their primary duties include stocking ingredients, slicing produce, cutting meat into portions and cleaning the kitchen.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
· Washing, peeling and preparing food ingredients
· Using equipment such as mixers, special knives and cutters
· Reviewing kitchen inventory and determining what items are needed
· Unloading fresh supplies and organizing the stockroom
· Checking sell-by dates and rotating food stock
· Cleaning kitchen appliances, ovens, dishes and pans
· Observing cooking times and correct temperatures
· Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and sanitation policies
· Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Required Education and Experience
· High School Diploma or equivalent required
· Previous experience in a restaurant preferred
· Existing knowledge of food safety procedures preferred
· Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluation situations and making decisions.
· Enjoys working with the public to provide exceptional customer service
· Adaptable to working in a fast-paced environment
· Ability to work in a team
· Very good communication skills
· Excellent physical condition and stamina
· Must have command of the English language
Physical Demands: Physical abilities required for job.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
· Able to stand for extended periods of time (90 percent of shift).
· Ability to bend, stoop, lift, rotate, reach
· Ability to lift 50 pounds
· Frequent walking, reaching, bending, turning, and stooping
· Normal vision and hearing ranges required.
Work Environment
· Work tasks will be performed in a kitchen environment