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Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Assists with all aspects of food preparation as part of the culinary team. Assists with gathering food items, reading recipes, and constructing food items. Ensures quality controls and recipe standardization are in compliance with approved standards. Monitors and enforces food sanitization and safety standards. Based on business need and as directed by the leader, may work in front or back of house operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleans and preps fresh produce.
• Preps and properly cooks raw ingredients for use following proper food handling and safety guidelines.
• Gathers, weighs, measures, and assembles all ingredients for recipes.
• Reads and follows recipes.
• Ensures food quality through tasting.
• Constructs food items per guidelines.
• Sets up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for food preparation.
• Completes food temperature checks before service and as needed per established guidelines.
• Maintains daily production records.
• Maintains and operates equipment according to approved safety standards.
• Stores food properly and safely, following established guidelines marking the date and item, etc.
• At the direction of leadership, acts as a lead in the absence of the lead role.

The salary range for this position is $15.00 to $16.50 based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Generous retirement plans.
• Tuition waiver.
• Wellness options.

• ServSafe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
• One (1) year of experience working in food handling.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Intermediate knife skills.
• Basic computer application skills (i.e., Microsoft Office suite).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills.