Kitchen Team Member

Job Description

Job Description

Join a company where fun is a major part of our FUN-dation! Here you make a difference in the community, make someone’s day & have fun while working some place great! Flexible schedules, competitive wages, 50% off meals, growth opportunities, generous PTO, free uniforms, gym membership reimbursement and health insurance.

Position Summary :

Responsible for prepping all food for use in menu items and performing all necessary activities in the prep area of the kitchen.

Responsible for maintaining a sanitary and safe kitchen and work station.

Major Responsibilities :

• Preps menu items according to methods described in the standard recipes in an amount of time to ensure safe food-handling and timely availability.
• Properly dates, labels and rotates all prepped items, storing them in appropriate locations.
• Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards and safety rules.
• Properly uses all restaurant equipment, following procedures for both product consistency and safety.
• Selects the correct knife for the appropriate job.
• Works with a sense of urgency and completes assigned prep list in a timely manner.
• Cleans and inspects work area at the end of each shift, as specified in the appropriate checklists.
• Informs Manager on Duty of inventory supply needs daily and as needed.
• Assists with tasks throughout the restaurant, such as dishwashing, as needed or requested by the Manager on Duty.
• Answers phone and accurately handles takeout orders according to proper procedures.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of menu, passing the menu test with a 75% or better and accurately explains the menu to customers.
• Cleans up spills in the kitchen immediately.
• Keeps floors and work surfaces clean, sanitized and free of debris.
• Assists with trash removal (and recycling bins where appropriate) from restaurant and replaces with new bags.
• Responsible for assisting with daily and weekly cleaning side jobs throughout the restaurant.
• Actively participates in food and labor cost control
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times, clean and well-groomed per Isaac’s standards.
• Abides by all policies, procedures and dress code requirements established by Isaac’s.

Job Specifications

Education :

Some high school. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) of the work location. Must be able to speak and understand the primary languages of the guests who typically visit the work location.

Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations. This position requires an ability to learn standard kitchen and food preparation procedures and organization.

Experience :

No previous foodservice experience is needed, though it is helpful. Must possess good communication skills and be able to work with others.