What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Chef I position at FOCUS GROUP SERVICES LLC?
Job Description
Summary of Job Scope and Expectations:
The Assistant Chef I is responsible for assisting with food preparation, with accountability for:
- Ensuring Workability, Intensity & Integrity
- Performing Back of House (BOH) responsibilities as directed by Assistant Chef II and III
- Preparing rice and chow mein
- Performing cleaning and sanitizing tasks
Essential functions:
The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this job’s duties and
responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required.
Descriptions |
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items that require the deep fryer, steamer, grill or microwave, including rice and chow mein, |
safety, and sanitation requirements. |
food items. May perform Brand Ambassador’s (FOH) responsibilities as needed. |
Education and Experience:
- Some high school
- Prefer some Operations experience
Food Safety:
- Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own
expense
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Embody Focus’s Mission, Values, Culture, and Environment
- Basic understanding of all Operations practices and concepts
- Basic knowledge of recipes and cooking activities
- Ability to cook rice and chow mein and learn to cook some entrees
- Ability to learn basic FOH responsibilities
- Understanding of work and food safety and application of the work and food safety checklists
- Understanding of proper procedures for handling cleaning chemicals
- Be a Team Builder by being a Trusted Leader
- Be a champion in Community Outreach
- Embraces change and continuous learning
Competencies:
The following are Focus Mindset and Leadership Behaviors for Operations Associates (Core People Development Competencies indicated in bold):
- Customer Focus
- Self Knowledge
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Drive for Results
- Career Ambition
- Integrity and Trust
Success Measures:
- Contribute to building and sustaining the Focus Mission and Culture
- Perform assigned responsibilities according to standard Operations practice
- Consistently earn positive feedback from store Associates and Operations Leader
Career Progression:
The following job titles or job categories are examples of potential career opportunities and are not intended as a guarantee of promotion. These career paths can change at any time.
- Assistant Chef II and III
Work Environment:
Store Conditions:
- Counter areas often hot with steam from induction table
- Hot kitchens with high noise levels
- Limited work space depending on location
Physical Requirements:
- Remains standing for long periods of time
- Reaches across counter tops measured at 36 inches
- Occasionally reaches high storage shelving with use of step ladder
- Performs repetitive tasks
- Cross training may include use of Chinese cook knife, wok, and other restaurant equipment
- Works efficiently in a fast paced environment with hot and cold foods
