What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Lead/ Kitchen Leadership position at Newark Station?
Earthworks Cafe & Lounge is a brand new concept in the Newark Station redevelopment house-roasted coffee, lunch & brunch, and a dinner service five days a week. This position is perfect for someone with refined culinary skills, looking to work with local ingredients with integrity and explore or strengthen a leadership dynamic. Reliability, strong work ethic, and cleanliness are musts!
Responsibilities
Cook Responsibilities:
Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
Occasionally serve food
Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
Handle and store ingredients and food with proper labeling
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
Execute opening and closing procedures
Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
Monitor station inventory levels
Accommodate guests’ special requests
Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers
Additionally, Kitchen Lead Responsibilities:
Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the high company standards and health code regulations
Leading team mates and taking ownership for the plates produced during their shift
Execute the kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times
Participate in discussions surrounding kitchen operations, menu changes, and staffing
Maintain regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verifying that staff is maintaining sanitation levels
Job Type: Full-time
Shift:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person