What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen/Dishwashing Team Member position at Cafe' Lola?
KITCHEN TEAM MEMBER
As a Kitchen/Dishwashing Team Member you will be an integral part of the guest experience, through the creation of our delicious food and cleanliness standards. It's your job to ensure that we're serving our guests products that live up to the quality and food safety standards that we pride ourselves on.
You will report to the Shift Managers and General Manager
You must be a true team player, willing to get your hands dirty and do whatever it takes to keep your store running smoothly. Every team member is responsible for upholding our food, cleanliness and service standards
Responsibilities:
KITCHEN/DISHWASHING TEAM MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
As a Kitchen/Dishwashing Team Member you will be an integral part of the guest experience, through the creation of our delicious food and cleanliness standards. It's your job to ensure that we're serving our guests products that live up to the quality and food safety standards that we pride ourselves on.
You will report to the Shift Managers and General Manager
You must be a true team player, willing to get your hands dirty and do whatever it takes to keep your store running smoothly. Every team member is responsible for upholding our food, cleanliness and service standards
Responsibilities:
KITCHEN/DISHWASHING TEAM MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Ensure all food meets food safety and quality standards to eliminate cross-contamination on the front line
- Prep all cold and hot food items using prep sheets
- Follow proper knife safety procedures
- Operate all equipment, ensure proper time/temp of all hot and cooked foods
- Knowledge of all prep and cooking equipment
- Maintain clean, food-safe dish and prep stations throughout shift
- Set up and break down stations, maintain a clean and organized area and equipment
- Manage communication between front of house, prep, to keep areas stocked
- Learn and maintain knowledge of our menu and menu changes
- Properly execute all our menu items
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
- Certified in food safety
- Put received orders away properly
- Maintain clean and organized dish and sink area, restock clean dishes equipment, take out trash
- Clean dishes, tongs, trays, and equipment throughout shift;
- Clean mop sink, area and cleaning supplies;
- Refill kitchen chemicals as needed
- Circulate dirty/clean dishes
- Assist front of house and kitchen teams in maintaining a clean area
- Assist front of house or managers as requested
Requirements/Desired Traits:
- Food, Restaurant, and/or Team experience
- Knowledge of proper food safety handling
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with kitchen and food prep equipment
- A team player with a positive can-do attitude
- Quick and adaptable learner
- Collaborative communication skills
- Accountable in upholding high standards
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to read and comprehend information at a close range, and follow instructions accurately and efficiently
- Ability to use electronic systems, such as computers and tablets.
- Physically able to lift up to 25 to 50 pounds and, stand for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
- Subject to exposure to cleaning chemicals
The Company provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.
BENEFITS/PERKS
- Annual Paid Vacation - Up to ten (10) days per calendar year
- Benefits/Insurance - Eligible for medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month after 60 days in the position
- Equity Opportunity - Equity opportunities will be evaluated upon consistent, superior personal and business performance as well as growth into the Area Manager or Director level, either of the two levels required to qualify for such consideration
- Complimentary Team Member Meal & Drink while on Shift
- 50% Discount off any item at any time
