SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides efficient service and food preparation according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards.

POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

Reports to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and practices good personal hygiene.

Prepares food products for restaurant usage according to company standards.

Follows proper receiving, storage, rotating, and food safety and sanitation procedures.

Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.

Uses, maintains, and cleans food preparation surfaces, equipment, and storage areas.

Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.

Communicates with the Manager on Duty or Kitchen Manager and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have high level of mobility/flexibility

Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times

Must be able to communicate

Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet

Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling

Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors.

Requires continual standing and walking

Repetitive cutting, scooping and slicing motions

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives direction and training from the Kitchen Manager as to specific procedures and assignments.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED:

Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in-house training.

Ability to manage time effectively.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

None

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the employee may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.