ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned):

• Maintain high standards of appearance and hygiene that include clean clothes, nails, and hair. No heavy perfumes/colognes.
• Follows the prep list created by chefs
• Labels and stocks all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
• Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
• Act with integrity, honesty and leadership that promotes company’s values.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen and ensure proper set up and breakdown of the entire operation.
• Assist management with ensuring daily, weekly, monthly logs are maintained
• Assist in checking food quality and food temperatures throughout the day to maintain company and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point rules and regulations.
• Cross train in all other positions and provide support to those work stations as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made as needed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 2+ years of restaurant or food production / retail operations experience.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekend shifts, and holidays.
• Must know basic math
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• In-depth understanding of professional cooking, knife handling skills and safety
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to train and teach
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Strong preparation cooking skills
• Ability to work with speed and efficiency
• Demonstrates integrity, trust, ethics, and values.
• Must be able to take direction and delegate responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable, team-oriented, dependable, and strong work ethic.
• Manager Food Handler Certification - Food Handling & Sanitation Awareness
• Must understand how to abide by the rules of the Department of Health related to Food Service