Prepares food items from the menu.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for preparing the kitchen for daily breakfasts and lunches by filling the line with the proper amounts of food.
- Responsible for ensuring that all food items are prepared fresh, served at proper temperatures and in a timely manner.
- Ensures all plates go out clean and well presented.
- Operates food preparation machinery including slicers, mincers, can openers, fryers, ovens etc.
- Ensures proper storage of frozen and fresh food items and thawing of frozen food.
- Reports any equipment malfunction to Restaurant Manager.
- Maintains a good communication with co-workers and maintains a positive and professional work environment.
- Assists other kitchen staff as needed upon the request of management.
- Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
One-year experience in the restaurant or kitchen food preparation field. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation. Native American preference will be given.
Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:
- Knowledge of food preparation methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of operation of food preparation equipment and machinery.
- Knowledge of operation of holding ovens and baking ovens.
- Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with supervisor and fellow employees.
- Ability to work in a busy, fast paced work environment and to perform in a professional appearance and manner.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in the restaurant and kitchen area with exposure to heat, fumes and steam. Evening and/or weekend work may be required.