Position Summary : Responsible for
Responsible for
maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen . Food
preparation and prep area maintenance.
Organization of all assigned areas as well as maintaining the areas sanitary
and clean. Other utility and / or maintenance duties as assigned.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
accordance with restaurant’s service and cooking procedures :
Performs daily routine cleaning tasks throughout the back of the house
as directed by supervisor.
- Sets up and breaks down the prep area and kitchen line daily.
- Checks equipment to ensure it is operating correctly; promptly reports
any issues to management.
Follows opening and closing duties and responsibilities as directed by
supervisor.
Checks the walk in, storage area, and refrigerators for proper storage
and temperatures for food maintenance.
- Maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen area.
- Prepares a variety of food items for cooking. This involves washing,
peeling, and / or cutting food items, including fruits, vegetables, meats and
fish.
Identifies and communicates to Head Kitchen Chef any food items that
may have expired and / or have not been prepared correctly so that the items
may be disposed of and recorded correctly.
Retrieves food items from the fridge or freezer. Stores
food in containers, the fridge or freezer.
Weighs or measures ingredients, refills kitchen bottles,
shakers or storage as required.
Stacks and stores food supplies, equipment, or other
utensils in the kitchen.
- Assists dishwasher when needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor
Job Requirements :
- Basic food preparation knowledge required.
- Previous experience in food preparation preferred but not
required.
Previous experience working in a restaurant, catering
business or hotel kitchen highly desirable.
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.