What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Kitchen Staff position at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?
Under supervision, bake, prepare and cook a variety of ready to serve food for Boardwalk restaurant locations. Maintain highest standards of food safety, consistency and quality. Clean and maintain work area and equipment.
Job Requirements
- Greet every Guest and answer Guest's questions and provide consistent, friendly and helpful Guest Service.
- Prepare and cook a variety of food items including deli sandwiches, turkey legs, salads, baked goods and party trays.
- Provide consistent preparation and presentation of food items.
- Ensure that food displayed is rotated following FIFO (First-In-First-Out).
- Deliver food orders to restaurant locations by required timelines.
- Plan daily and have products available to prepare for next day.
- Fill food production request accurately.
- Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.
- Maintain an official Temperature Log.
- Follow all food and equipment safety practices.
- Communicate observations in regards to food waste and product demand.
- Clean equipment and work area.
- Complete closing checklist and daily break sheet before end of shift.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Training and Experience
Some experience in commercial cooking and volume food preparation is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to follow all food safety regulation and controls.
- Ability to use knife and be proficient in knife techniques.
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions. • Ability to read and apply recipes.
- Ability to perform repetitive work such as slicing and dicing.
- Ability to use proper back safety procedures and techniques.
- Ability to quickly learn methods for using various equipment: slicer, steamer and commercial ovens.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to clean work areas effectively.
- Ability to handle high volume production.
- Ability to be safety conscious for self and others.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to comply with all food service departmental and company policies.
- Ability to obtain CA Food Handler card within 30 days of hire.
Physical Requirements
- Able to perform physically demanding work: walking, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and stocking materials.
- Able to work in a noisy and fast past environment.
- Able to hear normal conversation on the telephone and in person.
- Able to see and read documents.
- Able to climb stairs.
- Able to lift up to 30 pounds from ground to waist.
- Bi-manual dexterity.