Description

Role and Responsibilities

This position functions as the link between and among the various food production areas in the kitchen to ensure the coordination and smooth flow of quality products being produced and assembled so servers may deliver meal orders to dining room patrons in a timely manner.

Basic office responsibilities

• Set up food production line to ensure it is properly stocked prior to the meal
• Check all assembly stations for presence of appropriate small equipment, assembly materials and stock levels
• Monitor all food production areas for safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
• Check walk-in refrigerators and dry storage areas for cleanliness and orderliness
• Set up production cycles, ensure proper inventory levels and call to backup or replenish items as necessary
• Read order tickets as they arrive and call out orders to line stations in order sequence
• Track cooking times on all orders, check finished product and pass on items and order tickets to assemblers
• Control flow of work, determine when to call out orders to production personnel and provide tickets to assemblers based on volume and individual employee’s capacity to handle production
• Check assembler’s work for quality and proper plate presentation
• Monitor production periodically to see which individuals need assistance
• Monitor work of kitchen staff in the completion of their closedown duties and responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations
• Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Requirements:

• Ability to understand written and oral direction and communicate same with others
• Food production experience
• Ability to promote and participate in a team environment

Preferred:

• High school diploma
• Dining room service experience
• Organizational and management skills

Other Requirements:

• Must have the ability to stand and climb concrete steps for up to 8 hours in length.
• Quick sell-placed mobility is needed to avoid moving obstacles.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 30 pounds.
• Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.