What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Team Member position at Dave & Buster's - McAllen?
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Culinary Station Specialist to join our team at Dave & Buster's - McAllen. As a key member of our kitchen crew, you will be responsible for executing menu items to exact recipe specifications while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a passion for delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced setting.
In this role, you will:
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to food safety and sanitation requirements.
- Work collaboratively with the culinary management team to achieve daily productivity standards.
- Provide excellent customer service by ensuring timely delivery of guest meals.
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to all food safety and workplace sanitation requirements.
- Ensure every item on station is produced to exact recipe & plating specifications.
- Meet daily productivity standards as established by Kitchen Management.
- Set up station with sufficient product & utensils and prepares cooking & food holding equipment to ensure the station is ready for meal service.
- Prioritize cooking & preparation times of each order to ensure timely delivery of guest meals.
- Willingly adjusts ingredients and menu item preparation standards to accommodate guest special preparation requests.
- Set the next meal shift up for success by properly cleaning work stations, equipment & utensils, and maintaining an organized food storage area.
- Executes all position responsibilities in the spirit of proactive team work & cooperation.
- Makes sure all duties & sidework have been completed to standard at the end of their shift.
- Performs additional tasks & projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate and perform as part of a team.
- Ability to memorize and replicate recipe/menu item production procedures.
- Possess the physical stamina to stand working for up to 10 hours.
- Consistently capable of meeting deadlines and production goals with limited supervision.
- Comfortable working in an environment that may experience significant temperature changes.
- Handle stressful situations in a positive and supportive manner.
- ServSafe (Food Handlers Certification) is a plus but can be obtained after starting.
