Job description

The primary responsibility of the Kitchen Chef is to quickly, safely and efficiently prepare food for the customers using Loic Bakery Café Bar recipes and guidelines for food preparation. This position will be responsible for food preparation in various stations. The chef assumes 100% responsibility for the quality and presentation of products served. The chef is also responsible for the cleanliness of their work station(s).

Major Responsibilities:

•At Loic Bakery Café Bar, it is all about community, great food, friends and family. This means the chef plays a key role and delivering an exceptional experience every order, every customer, every time!

•Follow food and safety practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and restaurant maintenance

•Ensure that the daily prep list is complete at the start of each shift and that enough prep product is on hand to meet or exceed forecasted customer counts

•Inform management immediately of any prep shortages •Use and follow standard recipes for preparing all products

•Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications

•Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations •Prepare items for broiling, grilling, sautéing or other cooking methods

•Communicate with service staff in a positive, professional, effective and efficient manner

•Use and understand POS ticket system

•Understand and execute standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and any other kitchen rules, policies and procedures

•Maintain a clean and sanitary work area including cleaning tables, shelves, walls, burners, convection oven, and refrigeration equipment

•Wash dishes as necessary

•Promptly report equipment and food quality problems to the Manager

•Follow proper plate portion, presentation and garnish set for all dishes

•Handle, store and rotate all products properly

•Close kitchen properly using the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen as needed

•Perform other related duties as assigned by management

•Comply with all operational standards, company policies, and federal/state/local laws, and ordinances

Requirements:

•Prior experience in kitchen preparation and cooking

•Must be able to effectively communicate with customers, management and coworkers

•Able to work positively in a fast•paced environment

•Multi•task oriented – able to perform multiple job functions at one time

•Punctual with regular and reliable attendance

•Honesty and integrity

•Must be at least 18 years of age

•Basic math and reading and writing skills

•Safety conscious

• Must understand and always follow the food safety program guidelines, including personal hygiene, sanitation, and proper safe food handling procedures and must complete company food handler training requirements.

•Walk and stand throughout the entire shift

•Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop, twist and turn

•Regularly lift up to 50 pounds

•Be able to work in hot, wet, humid and loud environment for long periods of time

•Ability to be exposed to and work with cleaning chemicals

•Understand basic food measurements

•Must report to work in a neat, clean uniform and present a well•groomed, hygienic appearance

•Must wear slip resistant shoes and apron at all times

Other Expectations:
· Must be a team player able to function with all types of people
· Must possess strong communication skills both verbally and written
· Must be flexible and able to redirect attention as priorities shift
· Must be able to perform consistently in quick service environment
· Must be on-time to work
· Must follow the rules as outlined in the employee handbook

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Fast casual restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person