Kitchen Staff

Job Title: Kitchen Staff

Function: General Restaurant Operations

Shift: Days/Nights/Weekends – variable hours

Position Overview: A Kitchen employee is an integral part of the day-to-day operations at every restaurant. The Kitchen employee is responsible for consistently executing all kitchen systems and standards to provide the guest

the highest quality food products. The Kitchen employee adheres to all recipe specifications while preparing or cooking any menu item and is accountable for safe food handling, food quality standards, and picture-perfect presentation. The Kitchen employee demonstrates a willingness to be a team player, has a positive attitude, and meets all kitchen uniform and grooming standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Read English menus to accurately and quickly prepare menu items for the day and in accordance with projected ratios no later than 10 minutes prior to opening unit
• Visually observe food and discard food. Track and inform management of any food items discarded
• Keep assigned area clean and walk-ins, reach-ins clutter free with restaurant issued cleaning supplies
• Maintain master knowledge of food items and recipes to prepare food.

Accountabilities:

Food

• Practices Proper Food Safety & Sanitation Standards
• Ensures Food Quality Standards
• Ensures Food Presentation is Visually Appealing & Picture Perfect
• Follows Recipes and Operating Procedures & Systems

Atmosphere

• Adheres to Kitchen Uniform and Hygiene Standards
• Displays a Positive Attitude and a Willingness to Learn
• Effectively Communicates with Kitchen Staff, servers and Management

Service

• Effectively Synchronizes Orders by Time
• Completes Food Orders with Accuracy and Timeliness
• Maintains a Clean Area Throughout Shift

Responsibilities:

• Professional Team Communication
• Completes Daily Tasks and Assigned Project Work
• Kitchen Set Up and Breakdown
• Dish Area Cleanliness and Trash Removal
• Receiving and Rotation of Food Supplies
• Maintains Uniform and Grooming Standards
• Continuous Development of Kitchen Knowledge

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Awareness of Safe Food Handling Practices
• Awareness of Equipment Safety
• Detail Oriented
• Knife Handling Skills
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• Ability to Maintain Professionalism
• Ability to Perform Required Tasks within View of Guests
• Ability to Multi-Task at a Fast Pace
• Menu Knowledge and the Ability to Adapt to Change

Other Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Be flexible and able to assist, including preparation and closing in all areas in the back of house (salads, meats, vegetables,) when needed.
• When closing, discard, restock and maintain all food items.
• Transition next shift cook on current day’s progress, menu items and set-ups completed.
• Prepare set-ups, maintain organized walk-ins, complete cleaning/operational checklists.
• Maintain attendance in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Other duties, tasks and/or projects as assigned.

General Physical Demands for the Position:

Cooks will regularly stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, turn, lift, talk, walk, walk on uneven ground, carry and lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Team lift is required for anything over twenty-five (25) pounds or any awkward lifting.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork – Participates and effectively works well with other kitchen employees, servers, and managers to ensure successful service of food to the guest. Works with all team members to ensure facility is kept clean and all food is stored in a safe manner.
• Commitment – Executes all systems and standards. Understands and accurately follows all recipes. Demonstrates a willingness to learn and further develop as an employee, is accepting of change, and is committed to making the restaurant’s concept stronger.
• Work Ethic – Consistently works hard and is accepting of any and all tasks assigned to them. Completes work in an acceptable time frame. Demonstrates a willingness to help out in all aspects of a restaurant when needed.
• Sense of Urgency – Works well in a fast-paced environment and multi-tasks throughout the duration of their shift.  Focuses on completing tasks timely, properly, and efficiently. Manages time wisely.