Summary of Position:
Responsible for participating in all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served per the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees.
Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
Work with kitchen managers to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.
Ensure that all products received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.
Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.
Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis.
Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
Training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils.
Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices.
Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.
Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 3 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.
At least 6 months’ experience in a similar capacity.
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
Can reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).