Job Description

About Us:

Icicle Brewing Company is an Independent Craft Brewery located in the heart of Washington’s Cascade Mountains. We are passionate about our beer, our people, our customers, and our community. Our family loves bringing people together through great craft beer experiences every day. We are welcoming and inclusive and value relationships, quality, safety, integrity, and sustainability.

Objective:

The Kitchen Team Member will oversee prepping food, plating dishes, and delivering plates according to a restaurant’s menu specifications while on shift.

Essential Job Duties:

• Make food plates as ordered, according to standards set by Back of House Lead.
• Oversee delivery of food plates to guests in a timely manner.
• Ensuring the preparation station and the kitchen are clean, set up, and stocked.
• Prepare simple components of each dish on the menu by chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and preparing sauces. Making sure ingredients, food preparation and storage areas meet health and safety standards.
• Cleaning prep areas and taking care of leftovers.
• Stock inventory and supplies.
• Prepare menu items with the support of other kitchen staff.
• Prep food as needed and as assigned by Back of House Lead.
• Wash all wares including pots, pans, storage containers, flatware, and glasses, by hand or using dishwasher.
• Correctly places and stores clean equipment, dishes, and utensils in assigned storage areas.
• Stock serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and other assigned areas with necessary dishes and utensils.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized.
• Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.
• Record all food waste daily on Monthly Waste Sheet.
• Maintain open communication with taproom staff to facilitate smooth operations.
• Engage with guests in a friendly and professional manner, addressing any questions or concerns they may have regarding their orders.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills. Accuracy and speed in executing tasks.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Follow directions and instructions.

Education and Experience:

• Previous food service experience.
• In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work well in a stressful, fast-paced environment and remain calm and composed.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills.
• Prior food and beverage experience, base knowledge and passion for craft beer is a plus, but not required.
• Enthusiasm for culinary arts.

Work Environment:

• The work environment is usually that of a brewery/taproom.
• The employee regularly works with the general public.
• The employee regularly works in a small, pantry-style kitchen.
• The employee works in fluctuating temperatures.

Materials/Machines/Equipment Used:

• Conveyor Oven
• Dish Sanitizer
• Cleaning Solution
• Knives
• Meat Slicer (must be 18 years of age)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to lift at least 25-50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to stand for extended periods with or without accommodation.
• Prolonged periods standing and preparing food with or without accommodation.
• Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
• Able to stand, reach, walk, lift, and bend for duration of shift with or without accommodation.
• Ability to go up and down stairs with or without accommodation.
• Able to work in crowded and confined spaces.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

This position has no fiscal responsibilities.

Please note that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. The content contained therein is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and activities required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, and additional work may be assigned as appropriate.

Icicle Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and unlawful harassment based on age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, military status, marital status, use of a trained service animal, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and just environment for all employees.