Responsibilities
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking.
- Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products served.
- Complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area.
- Prepares items for cooking by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning, and/or marinating.
- Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
- Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
- Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
- Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.
- Prepares and cooks menu items according to recipes and standards.
- Ensures food is served in a timely manner and meets quality standards.
- Maintains a clean and organized kitchen.
- Assists with inventory management and restocking.
