Kitchen Specialist

JOB TITLE: Kitchen Specialist

REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager

PURPOSE: To cook quality food and provide great customer service.

OVERVIEW:

Be part of a friendly, dynamic, enthusiastic team of professional hospitality stars.

The mission of our kitchen is to provide great service and quality food in a safe, friendly, and fun atmosphere. All of our staff members are required to work respectfully and productively as part of a team of professionals; to understand and practice proper food handling; to perform efficiently and effectively all assigned duties; and to take responsibility for their work.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Prepare a medley of food items for cooking in a variety of kitchen appliances.
• Greet all customers that approach the window or sit at a table and take their food orders.
• Maintain basic knowledge of the menu and offer constructive feedback.
• Be willing and able to operate the latest point-of-sale technology.
• Assume responsibility for quality of products served.
• Understand and comply with our established portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, including tables, shelves, grills, panini press, fryer, range top, oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
• Properly handle, store, and rotate all products.
• Assist in food or other general prep during off-peak periods as needed or to prepare for the next shift.
• Open/close the kitchen properly and follow the opening/closing/daily checklists for kitchen stations.
• Wash and store all dishes, and keep dish station clean
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager-on-duty.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 1 year in a kitchen or restaurant position
• In-depth knowledge of cooking, food handling, food preparation, and customer service

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Cooking
• Food preparation
• General cleaning
• Logical thinking
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members
• Excellent time management skills

JOB COMPETENCIES:

The highly-qualified Kitchen Specialist possesses the following attributes:

• Commitment to Task: Demonstrates dependability and shows a sense of urgency about getting results; willing to commit the hours it takes to get the job completed; takes responsibility for actions and achieves results; overcomes obstacles.
• Communication Skills: Presents ideas, concepts, and information effectively and clearly through the spoken word; actively listens; communicates comfortably with various audiences; responds effectively to questions.
• Flexibility: Adapts and changes courses of action when appropriate; effectively transitions from task to task; deals well with unresolved situations, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events; maintains objectives amidst shifting priorities.
• Initiative: Takes action proactively; addresses issues or opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose, enthusiasm, and a "can-do" attitude.
• Managing Execution: Manages multiple projects and effectively prioritizes tasks, responsibilities, and goals; uses goals to guide actions and creates detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks; utilizes resources effectively to meet goals.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish business goals and objectives; asks others for their ideas and opinions; supports team's decisions; contributes to the team's efforts.

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Job Duties:

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently
• Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
• Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes

Hours per week:

• 20-29

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Tips

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15