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. Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, and any other duties assigned by the Executive Chef.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, fast and helpful customer service, through the consistent practice and delivery of red carpet customer service to all guests and team members.
• Responsible for fabricating, cooking and serving all fruits, vegetables and cold plates in the kitchen.
• Identify portions and prepare the food items position.
• Other duties include plating and garnishing cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for appetizers, salads, vegetables and related foods.
• Prepare all cold food items for buffet, banquet and restaurant used according to standard recipes.
• Visually inspect appearance of all cold food for proper color combination and overall presentation to maintain appeal.
• Ensure proper storage of all food items in refrigerators and freezers to maintain product freshness.
• Properly rotate food products in order to keep spoilage and waste to a minimum.
• Ensure cleanliness of the operation and adhere to all state and federal codes.
• Responsible for maintaining a sanitary kitchen work station.
• Perform other duties as assigned, e.g., special orders/buffet presentations.

• Able to prepare, read and comprehend recipes
• Able to read and comprehend a prep sheet
• Able to use, disassemble and clean equipment
• Able to follow proper rotation
• Able to follow proper storage procedures
• Able to work varying shifts, weekends, evenings and holidays in varying weather conditions
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to work in fast-paced environment
• Reliable transportation

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1 years related experience and/or training; or combination.
• Licensing/Certification: Food Handlers