**WEEKEND AVAILABILITY IS A MUST!!**
SUMMARY: To provide the best service possible by preparing each and every food product to company specifications, meeting and exceeding the expectations of our guests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Maintains a positive and professional as well as genuine approach to job duties, fellow team members and the guests, recognizing the value of teamwork.
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment, coping with stressful situations with patience and a positive outlook.
- Displays a great sense of urgency, a strong attention to detail, and a desire to get things done right the first time.
- Enjoys the challenge of effectively managing multiple tasks without sacrificing quality or cost controls.
- Exhibits an understanding of the importance of safe food handling procedures, as well as safety procedures in the kitchen.
- Places delivery items in the proper storage areas such as shelves and the walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Rotates food products to preserve quality and control waste.
- Utilizes AM/PM checklists to determine quantities of products to prepare for the shift.
- Assembles and activates all equipment and machinery, i.e. ovens, broilers, fryers, for use.
- Prepares food items to order, or in advance as needed.
- Prepares various food items, such as steaks, chicken, fish, potatoes, salad, etc.
- Plates all ordered food items in accordance with guest orders and company specifications and places on line for pick-up.
- Empties trash and places dirty dishes and pans on racks or counters for cleaning in dishwasher area.
- Maintains a sanitary work station, using the “clean as you go” method.
- Prepares food items following the restaurants recipe manuals.
- Knowledge and use of safe food handling/sanitation procedures.
- Uses checklist to assess food quantities.
- Exercises teamwork with other staff.
- Abides by the restaurants standards, policies, procedures, and safety rules at all times.
- Reports to work on time well groomed and properly attired.
- Conducts self in a professional and respectful manner towards guests, fellow employees and management at all times.
- Maintains confidentiality of all trade secrets, keeping all recipes, policies and procedures confidential.
- All other duties as assigned.