Job Summary

Responsible for preparing ingredients and assembling dishes according to restaurant recipes and specifications. Able to work efficiently and quickly and adhere to hygiene and cleanliness standards. This position requires to be able to follow directions, stay organized, and be punctual.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes
• Ensure food storage areas are clean
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Wash and peel (if required) fresh fruits and vegetables to prepare them for cooking or consumption
• Serve food (for example, soup, desserts, sides, entrees) in proper portions onto dishes, plates, mugs, and bowls, ensuring proper plate appearance
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served to waiters or patrons, according to standards
• Prepare all potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to the HACCP guidelines
• Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption
• Follow and ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum service to guests
• Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications
• Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served in to control food waste and ensure that good food is not thrown away
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring freezer systems, such as fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and report issues or problems to facility management
• Report maintenance issues immediately to appropriate personnel (ie, management or maintenance)
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of responsibility, as well as all local, state, and federal regulations
• Ability to work under demanding and strenuous situations
• Must be excited about change and an evolving environment
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum of two years of fast food production or kitchen food production, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel
• Must have an exceptional personality and hospitality driven attitude
• Knife skills and general kitchen knowledge
• Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high level attention to detail
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork
• Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift
• Must be able observant and quick to respond to various situations while also multitasking and handling stressful situations
• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend climb and carry objects as necessary
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must be able to work inside and outside at all times of the year as needed, based upon business volumes

Work Authorization

Must be able to provide documentation that shows you are authorized to work in the United States.

Vaccination Requirements

Please note that all hired candidates will be required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to begin work at this venue.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with a disability to perform the described essential functions where possible.

Other Duties

This job description has been approved by the Company. Please note this job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature, level and expectation of the work to be performed. It is not designed to cover a complete list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or activities associated with this position, as they may change at any time, with or without notice.

Work Environment

We have a policy of zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination by any employee, vendor or guest. Nothing herein shall prevent or discourage an employee from notifying the Company if they are exposed to conduct of any type which makes them feel uncomfortable when performing their job duties.

sbe Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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