Description:
Basic Functions
•Assists Head chef and kitchen chefs in the production of food required for lunch, dinner and/or possibly late night shifts
•Responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen
•Ensures all recipes, food preparations, and presentations meet proper specifications and commitment to quality
•Maintains a safe, orderly, and clean kitchen and demonstrates such through example, using proper food handling techniques
•Ensures kitchen and storage areas are kept clean and organized
•May assist with product ordering & maintaining inventory when necessary
•Other duties as requested by manager, chefs, etc. Example: Dishwasher needed in emergencies
Qualifications
•College/culinary training or have a good level of cooking and production experience is preferred but not necessary, otherwise must be willing to learn
•Understanding of proper use of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, grills, refrigeration, slicer, knives, and warmers
•Commitment to quality service and food knowledge
•Serve Safe or other recognized hygiene qualification required
•Must posses a positive attitude and work well with other team members
•Be able to work positively under pressure in a fast paced time sensitive restaurant environment
•Be able to reach, bend, stoop & to lift up to 50 pounds
•Must be willing to work in hot/cold, humid/dry environment and on your feet for 7-8-hour shifts
•Flexible to changing working hours; daytime, evening, late night and weekend schedules
•Be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed
•Be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, sushi bar and dining room personnel
•Must be able to respond appropriately to emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others
•Have the physical abilities to carry out the functions of the job descriptions
Work Wear Requirements
•Clean, restaurant industry specific non-slip shoes
•Socks must be worn