JOB OVERVIEW

Prepare food orders efficiently and consistently; assist in maintenance of kitchen. Is responsible to oversee the preparation of restaurant food to ensure timely delivery, food quality, consistency and presentation.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Ability to follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation.
• Ability to follow all uniform standards and wear Personal Protective Equipment, including puncture gloves.
• Ability to follow safety and security procedures and will not pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, maintain concentration, and complete all work assigned.
• Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful or unusual interruptions.
• Ability to communicate calmly with irate Guests, co-workers or supervisors in sometimes tense situations.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Treat co-workers and guests with courtesy, friendliness and respect and provide responsive service.
• Ability to meet or exceed productivity and performance standards and complete tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions in verbal, written or diagram form.
• Ability to understand Guests' service needs.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and arrive on time in a neat and alert condition and adhere to company dress standards.
• Ability to follow all appropriate policies and procedures while striving to improve all standards of operation.
• Ability to interact with people, particularly in resolving complaints and problems.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of the following:
  • All cooking techniques which are required to prepare restaurant menu items.
  • All menu and special items, their preparation method/time. All ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish, and method of presentation.
• Correct maintenance and use of food serving and preparation equipment.

• Ability to understand co-workers service needs.
• Ability to be well organized maintain concentration and think clearly when providing service to co-workers.
• Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful or unusual interruptions.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble food preparation and cooking equipment to restaurant standards.
• Ability to comprehend order forms to Guests' food orders.

JOB DUTIES

• Prepare necessary food items for meal period and next service.
• Including all employee meals
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Cook for scheduled meal period.

• Turning off equipment after service is complete or as needed.

• Complete closing duties assigned, including the following:
• Properly cover, label and change out all pans.
• Store food items in their proper place.
• Wipe down and clean station as assigned.

• Food preparation:

• Organize prep for all stations according to the line to ensure that all food is completed on time
• Food is to be prepared in a manner consistent with use records
• Guest requests must be met
• Ensure that food quality is high and consistent
• Daily check on prep and par levels of all items for all stations
• Prep meats, fishes, marinades, sauces and soups at times as directed by the Kitchen Supervisor.

Food Safety

• Sanitation buckets used at all times
• Towels, knives and utensils kept in sanitizer solution
• Temperatures of all potentially dangerous foods to be kept above 135 or below 41
• Cleanliness of all areas of the banquet kitchen to be improved and maintained
• All food covered, labeled and dated at all times
• Remove soiled wares from station as assigned and transport to dishwashing area.

• Follow supervisor's instruction as requested.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Alert management as to any deficiencies of food items.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.
• Alert management as to any maintenance needs or safety hazards.

We offer a host of employee and family friendly benefits! Some of these benefits include:

-A first-class salary and superior benefit packet
-Medical (two options) with vision
-Dental
-401(k) with 4% company match

-Many benefits options, PLUS

-Paid time off (vacation, sick, and Holiday Pay)
-Free lunch
-Free uniforms
-Free non-slip shoes (two free pair per year!)
-Progressive yet fun workplace
-Positive associate relations
-Associate recognition and events, incentives and rewards
-Ongoing training
-Education assistance
-Career progression
-Major hotel discounts at over 7,000 hotels worldwide
-Other company discounts