Position Introduction:

Will prepare food from around the world including stir fry, barbecue, bold vegan and vegetarian dishes, home cooking, traditional Mediterranean and much more. This position will prepare food following recipes and applying individual portion control standards. May be tasked with front of house serving responsibilities and also production/food prep duties.

• Utilizes various kitchen utensils, appliances, and heavy/industrial equipment in food preparation (ovens, knives, peelers, dicers, slicers, mixers, industrial dish machines, recycling, stoves, etc.).
• Serves food in a courteous and respectful manner, with proper portion control and knowledge of menu items.
• Load, carry, and transport hot or cold food items or containers to customers, serving lines, or dining tables-safely, efficiently and timely.
• Loads and transports food carts to and from designated floor units.
• Washes, sanitizes, and stores pots, pans and kitchen utensils in designated areas. Scrapes dishes and cleans tables, serving areas.
• Cleans counters and floors.
• Follows proper kitchen standards when cleaning/sanitizing the work area (floors, food carts, cabinets, tables, kitchen utensils and equipment, dishes, and tableware, etc.).
• The functions described here are not all-encompassing of those an employee may encounter while on the job.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Basic math skills
• Customer service
• Ability to use kitchen and dish room tools with reasonable proficiency
• Skilled in the safe, sanitary, and effective handling of food, cooking utensils, food processing equipment, walk-in refrigeration, elevators, cash registers, food digester, dishwashers, time clock, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret routine written materials, menus, instructions and emails.
• Ability to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines as necessary
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None