Mother's Market & Kitchen, Inc. is Hiring a Kitchen Cook Near Huntington, CA
Pay Range: $16.00- $21.00 per hour Under the Food Service Manager supervision, the Kitchen Cook performs the following duties: Typical Duties & Responsibilities
Supervise, delegate and prepare food items and set-ups for both cold and hot line tables
Prepare and fill orders in a timely manner
Maintain quality control of foods served by ensuring proper rotation and storage in accordance with applicable health codes and company standards
Maintain company standards for presentation of food with respect to appearance, taste, temperature and portion size
Monitor customer food item requests and serve “off ticket” side orders and requests
Provide specified inventory, at all times, of necessary food preparation ingredients
Assist in planning, setup and maintenance of cleaning schedule for kitchen and kitchen equipment
Coordinate and communicate with other shifts regarding special orders, food stock replenishing, service, equipment maintenance and problems with food service that may occur
Inspect kitchen on a continuous basis for cleanliness and safety
Verify satisfactory completion of closing checklist
Set example for compliance will all company policies and directives
Assist in training for all new prep and line cooks and dishwashers
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINESAny combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following: Training/Education:
A High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate
Experience:
Some experience and/or training and serving of hot and/or cold food in a food service setting
Knowledge of health codes applicable to food service, proper food storage, rotation and cleaning techniques
Experience using commercial kitchen equipment
Ability to:
Read, understand and follow recipes in English
Perform simple arithmetic calculations related to food preparation
Provide direction to support staff
Promote teamwork with those contacted in the course of work
Work in an accurate manner in a fast-paced environment
Communicate orally and in writing with supervisors, co-workers, vendors and customers in a manner able to be understood
Maintain a clean and safe environment for coworkers and customers
Comply with company standards and directives
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Stand for long period of time (up to 8 hours)
Push, carry and lift large equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds
Bend, stoop and kneel to retrieve food preparation items
Extend arms overhead and reach for products and boxes
Work both inside and outside in wet and/or dry, hot and/or cold conditions
Perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Comply with health code requirements
Special Requirements:
Must be available to work various shifts as needed
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.