BCGC Culinary & Bar Specialist

Job Overview:

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the BCGC bar & kitchen; providing excellent service, preparing, cooking and presenting food and beverages according to standards and expectations while maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary work area.

Role Accountabilities & Expectations:

• Provide friendly, courteous service to all customers in a manner that guarantees they intend to return.
  • Smile at all customers you encounter.
  • Ensure every item is prepared according to specifications and customers' requests.
  • Coordinate food orders to ensure timely and efficient delivery to every table.
  • Conduct final quality check on food and beverages before serving to the customers; maintain specifications by only serving items that are made properly.
  • Remove gloves and aprons before entering the front of the house.
  • Communicate with and establish rapport with all customers; get to know customer by name. Make customers happy by exceeding service expectations.
  • Notify a manager of any customer complaints.
  • Take orders and accurately enter into POS.
  • Practice proper cash handling procedures.

• Handle product properly according to Food Handlers and OLCC procedures always.
  • Follow proper hand washing methods.
  • Keep food out of the Temperature Danger Zone.
  • Adhere to Critical Temperatures for items.
  • Receive, rotate, label and store products according to FIFO.
  • Avoid cross-contamination.
  • Adhere to standards of handling and holding F&B products.
  • Verify all customers that purchase alcohol are at least 21 years of age; ensure alcohol is consumed in designated area only.
• Utilize tools properly.
  • Possess full knowledge of food and beverage products served and utilize suggestive selling techniques.
  • Use knives, scales and thermometers properly.
  • Use appropriate colored cutting boards.
  • Use appropriate measuring tools.
  • Read and follow all recipes.
  • Accurately record waste.
• Prioritize and complete all assigned station tasks, side work and station set up for maximum productivity and efficiency.
  • Complete all opening, running and closing duties.
  • Ensure all materials and supplies are available.
  • Maintain a clean appearance and workstation and assist in overall kitchen cleanliness.
  • Keep the floor clean and free of debris.
  • Keep the station stocked throughout and after shift, efficiently break down workstation at the end of the shift.
  • Ask for help whenever it is needed.
• Ensure a harassment-free environment through proper personal conduct.
• Use respectful language with customers, staff members and managers always.
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations to avoid danger to self, staff members and customers; always remain calm.
• Notify manager/supervisor of low inventory.
• Understand, comply with and enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Understand and utilize all safety sanitation practices as defined in the safety program; report any incidents.
• Assist management in training new staff members within the department when applicable.
• May be required to work early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills:

• High school degree or GED preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years' experience bartending and/or cooking in a high-volume Food and Beverage environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least the minimum age required to serve alcohol as determined by applicable state law.
• Able to free-pour to recipe and specification, extensive knowledge of mixed cocktails and frozen drinks.
• Have knowledge of cooking techniques utilized in the scope of prep/line cook positions; culinary degree or equivalent preferred.
• Good reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills.
• Able to interact professionally with other departments and outside contacts.
• Able to complete a heavy workload and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Good judgement and decision-making abilities.
• Health permit/food safety and Alcohol Awareness. Team members are required to obtain cards individually and provide proof of possession prior to the first day of employment subject to local US laws.
• Must remain in compliance with drug free workplace policies.
• Reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements (as required by OSHA and ADA):

• Ability to work weekends, holidays and evening hours as business demands.
• Must be able to spend 100% of working time standing, walking and reaching.
• Pushing, pulling and lifting objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally, from position to position.
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
• Climbing and ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.
• Must be able to carry loads greater than 35 pounds and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently.
• Hearing sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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Location: 97501

Salary : $17 - $19