Job description

****$500 SIGNING BONUS****

$250 paid after 60 days of employment $250 paid after 90 days of employment.

Alter Ego, the hotel’s signature restaurant located on the ground floor, serves up elevated fusion cuisine made with fresh locally and regionally sourced ingredients and an inventive craft cocktail program that aims to set the bar for elevated cocktail culture within vibrant downtown Tempe. For more information visit www.alteregotempe.com

POSITION PURPOSE

Prepare & manage all aspects of the food production for restaurant, including food preparation according to the description. Adhere to sanitation practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare food items for customers using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner.
• Practice sanitation and safety daily to ensure the total customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to all prepared written recipes for all menu items.
• Report out of stock items to the Executive Chef.
• Prepare all sauces and all dishes for breakfast and lunch menus.
• Prepare all menu and featured items under the Executive Chef’s direction.
• Supervise and assist dishwashers and pantry personnel when needed.
• Perform dinner set-up duties according to the Prep List schedule.
• Maintain health and sanitation standards.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Chef.
• Interact effectively and cohesively with all departments of the hotel.

Physical Demands

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possibly for one hour or more.
• Ability to physically handle knives, pots, mirrors, or other display items as well as grasp, lift and carry same from shelves and otherwise transport up to 50 pounds to every area of the kitchen. Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height (banquet kitchen, prep kitchen, bake shop, etc.). Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery to include slicers, buffalo chopper, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen related equipment.
• Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education
High school or equivalent education required.

Experience

Prior Line Cook experience strongly preferred. Previous hospitality experience preferred.

Licenses or Certificates

Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Physical setting:

• Fast casual restaurant
• Upscale casual restaurant

Restaurant type:

• Fast casual restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tempe, AZ 85281: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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