Front Of House Representative 1

Description

Summary/Objective

As a representative for our company, you will be responsible for all aspects of the FOH Experience team and the execution, preparation, and cooking of scheduled meal services at our kitchen and café. You are the direct supervisor of the Front of House Experience Team. As an integral part of our team, you will have the opportunity to interact with guests, showcase your interpersonal skills, and contribute to the preparation of various food items. If you have a passion for people, possess excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in food, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm 
Location: Spring District- Showcase Cafe

What sets us apart:

• Supportive work environment that fosters growth and promotes from within
• Weekends off to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Free on-shift meals to satisfy your culinary cravings
• 15 days of paid time off and 12 paid holidays to relax and recharge
• Majority company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for peace of mind
• Free life insurance policy to ensure your well-being
• Performance increases will be based on goal setting and yearly review within the range of your position

Summary/Objective

As a representative for our company, you will be responsible for executing preparation and cooking of scheduled meal services at our kitchen and café. As an integral part of our team, you will have the opportunity to interact with guests, showcase your interpersonal skills, and contribute to the preparation of various food items. If you have a passion for people, possess excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in food, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Essential Functions (subject to change with proper notice. Functions may vary depending on location)

• Works directly with Harvest Lead in the execution of the daily prep list
• Performs quality control checks on all service items
• Adjusts pars as needed with Harvest Lead approval
• Verifies that all prepped items needed for lunch service are in order
• Ensure that all food items are prepared as per standard according to recipes and directions whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing waste
• Responsible for daily preparation of fruits, vegetables, spa (flavored) waters, deli meats, sliced cheeses, vinaigrettes, dressings, aioli’s, salads, fresh juices, and other items as needed or instructed
• Produces Grab and Go salad and sandwich items as needed or instructed
• Sets up, maintains, stocks, breaks down and cleans all Harvest stations 
• Ensure hot food is served hot, and cold food is served cold
• Assists other departments as needed or instructed
• Responsible for cleaning the equipment used including individual stations, food processing equipment and tools, etc. 
• Maintain cleanliness of Front of the House equipment (Froyo Machine, Waffle Machine, Panini Press, etc.)
• Follow all HACCP plans and procedures and take corrective action as needed
• Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safely and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained
• Ensure that a consistent first-class product of the highest quality is achieved and maintained in the production kitchen whilst adhering to operational deadlines
• To project a positive and motivated attitude amongst all Team Members and café guests 
• Ensure all guests badge in for their meal
• Greet all guests and maintain a pleasant and welcoming environment
• Ability to respond to guest inquiries or direct the guest to someone who can
• Polishes plates, bowls, cups, trays, and silverware and keeps stocked throughout service
• Take temperatures of foods served to ensure they are at proper service temperatures. Follow all HACCP plans and procedures and take corrective action as needed
• General understanding of all equipment SOPs 

NOTE: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks which are illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed or assigned by this position. 

Knowledge and Skills

• Entry-level culinary skills and experience with high volume production and large batch cooking
• Basic proficiency of food and catering trends with a focus on quality and sanitation
• Strong communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
• Sense of urgency and ability to work and lead a team in a safe manner

Education and Work Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Culinary school degree preferred but not required
• At least one-year relative experience in full service, moderate to high volume Restaurant, Club, or Catering establishment

Work Environment

• Fast paced kitchen
• High sense of urgency
• Moderate to high noise level 
• Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions
• Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered 
• Frequently moving from walk-in cooler/freezer to normal kitchen environment
• Occasional smoke, steam, and heat in a confined space

Qualifications

Requirements

• Valid King County Food Handler Permit 
• Valid Washington State MAST Alcohol Server Permit - Class 12
• Ability to understand and communicate basic English (speaking, writing and reading) 
• Completes Learn, Legal, and Privacy courses required by Meta

*NOTE: Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements.  All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

Physical Demands

• Some heavy lifting (may lift 10-40 lbs.) and possible moving of equipment required
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision for safe navigation of work area and use of equipment
• Heavy and repetitive hand and arm motion involved in production and clean up 
• Standing, walking, bending, twisting, and balance are all required to perform job task
• Reaching across surfaces while moving containers, reaching above shoulders for containers for removal and storage
• Standing a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Carrying containers of different sizes and different types of product of all shapes and sizes
• Removing hot items from oven 
• Able to work 10 hours or more shift plus ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
• Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also distinguish product, taste, texture, and temperature 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Lavish Roots INC is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 

Salary : $23 - $26