What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Team Leader position at TOKYO JOES LLC?
Description:
A Kitchen Team Leader is responsible for leading the Back of House Operations, on shift, in the restaurant. We are looking for people with a passion for the kitchen including; food preparation, presentation and operations. You should be dependable and hard-working for this position. If you can bring positive vibes, knife skills and attention to details then this is the job for you.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the kitchen in all food preparation and production with attention to quality and presentation
- Assure the cleanliness and sanitization of all work areas such as countertops.
- Ensure all food meets our quality standards.
- Ensure and maintain that all cooking and refrigeration equipment is in good working order.
- Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
- Assists in training new Team Member to a high level of kitchen safety and job proficiency.
- Adheres to all prep procedures and follows recipes 100% of time.
- Utilizes all compliance systems, kitchen tools and procedures with 100% integrity.
- Maintains high cleanliness standards and role model accountability for adherence to local health requirements.
- Ability to lead all kitchen positions proficiently, following all Tokyo Joe’s standards and procedures
- Creates and follows through on completion of kitchen prep list
- Leader in food safety, sanitation, kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance
- Proficient Knife handling skills
- Manage others through positive communication, teamwork and delegation to complete tasks
- Open and close the restaurant executing high standards
- Receiving and verifying food deliveries ensuring FIFO organization
- Crisis management and ability to react quickly to change
Requirements:
- Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
- A team player with good communication skills.
- Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure.
- Very good physical condition and endurance.
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills.