What are the responsibilities and job description for the American Bounty Kitchen Team Member position at The Culinary Institute of America?
Culinary Kitchen Assistant Job Requirements: The Culinary Institute of America is seeking an experienced and skilled Culinary Kitchen Assistant to support and assist Chef Instructors and kitchen staff on all aspects of culinary production for the CIA Restaurant.
">Main Responsibilities:
">Support and assist Chef Instructors and kitchen staff on all aspects of culinary production for the CIA Restaurant.
">Maintain high-quality dishes and presentation standards.
">Ensure that the line is maintained throughout the day; stocked, clean, and organized.
">Maintain kitchen cleanliness at end of shift and all storage is clean, as well as equipment and work areas.
">Provide high-quality customer service in a timely manner.
">Communicate all pertinent information to the Chef Instructors and kitchen staff as necessary.
">Maintain inventories of raw ingredients, sanitation supplies, and production.
">Ensure that equipment and machinery is properly used and maintained.
">Maintain confidentiality of all faculty, staff, student, and guest information.
">Work cohesively with other department members as part of a team.
">Qualifications:
">Completed Culinary Fundamentals or six-months to one-year cooking experience in full-service restaurant, hotel, or resort.
">PREFERRED PRIOR EXPERIENCES:
">Background in a fine dining restaurant establishment. Six-months to one-year cooking experience in full-service restaurant, hotel, or resort. 6 additional culinary lab credits at the CIA
">Key Skills and Qualities:
">Ability to maintain professionalism and adhere to standards of operational excellence, safety, efficiency, and educational goals set by the CIA.
">Strong communication skills to effectively interact with guests, students, and faculty/staff.
">Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable, and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
">Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
">Physical Abilities:
">The successful applicant must be able to perform all related functions of the assignment which may include working nights and weekends, ability to bend, reach, and stand for long periods of time, lifting and carrying of items up to fifty (50) pounds, and the ability to withstand high ambient temperatures.
