Principal Function: The Kitchen Staff are responsible for assisting in the preparation, production, organization, and cleanliness of all food operations within the kitchen.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare, cook, assemble, and expedite food items according to established recipes and standards.
- Assist in receiving, storing, rotating, and organizing food products and supplies.
- Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation throughout service.
- Understand and adhere to all food handling, safety, and sanitation standards during preparation, service, and cleanup procedures.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any maintenance needs.
- Perform end-of-day cleaning tasks including dishwashing, equipment breakdown and cleaning, sweeping, mopping, waste removal, and restocking.
- Assist with special event setup, including moving kitchen equipment, prepping ingredients, and completing additional tasks as assigned.
- Support a positive guest experience by ensuring high-quality food production and representing Conner Prairie with pride and professionalism.
- Adhere to Conner Prairie's rules of conduct.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience: Experience in a kitchen, food service, or hospitality environment is preferred but not required. Working knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen procedures is preferred. A valid food handler certification is also preferred; if not already certified, candidates must be willing to obtain certification upon hire.