What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oyster Shucker position at Shunk Gulley?
Job Summary:
The Oyster Shucker ensures the oyster bar is fully set up and prepared for service. The Oyster Shucker provides fast and accurate shucking of oysters which ensures quality products for the guests. The Oyster Shucker must follow recipe and plating specifications as established by the chef, resulting in consistent food presentation and the utmost guest satisfaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Shucks fresh oysters and grills to the specification of the menu item
- Ensures oyster bar is properly stocked with supplies needed throughout the shift
- Keeps ice bins stocked
- Follows established recipes, specifications, and plating requirements
- Ensures tools and equipment are kept clean, sanitized, and properly stored
- Properly handling oyster tags
Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
- Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions
- Ability to follow a production prep list
- Ability to work well with others
- Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
- Professional communication skills
- Ability to take direction
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Must be self-motivated and organized
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
- Takes pride in and responsibility for the job by maintaining efficiency and quality of work and holding oneself accountable for the function of the job.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
- Ability to move and transport food carts, equipment, and supplies
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds
- Capable of working in extremely hot or cold environments
- Continual use of dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of fine motor skills
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- May be exposed to disagreeable odors, chemicals, and noise, latex plastics, and other materials used for protective equipment
